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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

Puget Sound Traction. Light x
Power Co. president OF the First Ma
fional bank OF Snohomish, director
in several others banks in Washing.
ton, president OF the California Land
K Stock Co. controlling 3O.ooO acres
In Eastern Washington.
Big Holder of Real Estate
He also had large realty holdings
IN Seattle.
At various times Furth served as
an officer Of the Chamber or Com
rerce, and for two years was its
president. He was also president OF
the Vulcan Iron Works. and was at
the head OF other organizations and
business concerns.
A man OF rugged physique. he ne
gOtlated some OF HIS biggest enter
prises during the last few years OF
his life.
It was in 1900 that he effected the
consolidation Of the Seattle street
car system, and laid the foundation
for the present Puget Sound Trac-
ton, Light e. Power Co, a concern
valued at t75.000.000.
Was Well Known Man
His 30 years residence In Seattle,
>uring which the village grew into
5ne OF the largest cities In the
country. made Jacob Ftrth wen
known
His massive forehead, his white
hair. the rimmed glasses over his
large eyes. his firm, steady stride.
were familiar 10 thousands OF
people
Jacob Furth was a name That han
been discussed in Seattle for years.
The general public knew him as
the head of a big corporation that
deserved and received good deal
of criticism.
Ills intimate friends spoke OF MIN
a. courteous and charitable.
Came From Austria
Jacob Furth came 20 this country
from bohemia. Austria. NJ the are OF
II. came around the Horn 70 Califor.
MA. practically penuiiess. lie had
lsarned the e0nfecfioner's trade In
Us old country. but became . clerk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
" JUST TREMENDOUS Wall AS THOUSAND PEOPLE DIED"

thread and scissors in Il, and an eS
ira pair OF glasses-I am helples
without my spectacles. grabbe'
that bag and rushed on deck,
"The boat had listed so much
that she WAS lying on her side
and the captains bridge was al
most In the water.
Cup the sharp incline OF the
tilted deck human beings
crawled like enormous ants and
clung TO the top rail; every now
and then some hand clutching
that rail would be loosened
from weakness or forced away
by the feverish grasp Of a
stronger hand contendlng for
the rail, and It's owner would
roll down towards the water
again. only TO start that cat-llke
crawl back to tho rail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

ia a merchandise store at Nevada
City.
Later no gained a partnership IN
a store at Colusa. He remained
there until 1888. whom he removed
20 Seattle on account OF I'll health
Hero he entered the banking bust
ness at Puget Sound National bank,
and almost from the start took the
dominant place In the city's flnan.
cial circles.
Leaves Large Fortune
Furth is survived by his widow
and three daughters. Mrs. Jane
Furth Terry. Mrs. Frederick Kari
Htruve and Mrs. Alexander NJ.
Wetherfll.
His personal fortune has not been
estimated.
II Is figured variously at s., ,0oo. 900
to $4,000. 900.
The funeral win be held Thurs
day at 3 D. m. The services will be
conducted in Scottish Rite temple
by 81. Johns lodge. No .. Of which
he was n member. DIR. II. II. Gowen
will officiate.
Following this there will be a
private service for the family at
Bonney-Watson's. The body will be
cremated.
tho Chamber OF Commerce will Mt.
tend the Furth funeral In a body
tomorrow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

Il could not do that, so | just
stood waiting for whatever might
happen and really not trying to save
myself
THERE WERE NO WORDS,
JUST TERRIBLE GROANS
AND MOANS. Not separate
sounds. but one unified, tremen-
dous wall; oh! OH OH
OH as " some dying giant
was calling upon the gods for
help.
"As more and more people crowd
ed around me. stepped on the cap
tains bridge. now flooded with wat
er, and | saw some men were Just
launching n small collapslble boat.
II simply threw myself from the
bridge and landed in the boat. AL
most the next moment | turned to
look at the Empress and she was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
I'LL MEET PAPA I'm
HEAVEN 'SHESAYS

OF wood right close by"
81 took hold OF the piece OF wood
and | floated tin some men pulled
me Into a boat; there were only
two ladies in the boat, all the rest
men.
Then didn't remember any
more till ! was in n French lady s
house. all wrapped up warm. and
they we're asking me II felt good
enough to go home"
Bandmaster flanagan and his
wife were members OF the Saliva.
ton Army before their marriage In
England. They came to Toronto
shortly before Gracie's birth. She
has been brought up in the army
~ want TO be In the army,
always" she said.
"a know It's what papa and
mamma would want me TO do,
and I know haven't lost them
for always, either. II am
good girl, and always do what
know they would want me TO
do, WILL MEET THEM
AGAIN IN HEAVEN"
Argentine legation at Washing
ton is raised TO an embassy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

II was awakened by the blowing
OF the fog horn" Mrs. Patton said :
ut began TO blow several minutes
before the impact. and did not cease
when the collision came.
II was not In the least alarmed, as
I thought We had merely grounded
on some ice. but ! got up, put on a
skirt and this blue negligee ! am
wearing now. and stepped out on
the deck. My cabin was on the up
per deck.
"There people were running
about and calling TO each other
that there had been an accident,
but / felt that, whatever had
happened, would rather be
alone and quiet than a part of
that mass Of already terrified
human beings"
so l returned 10 my room. put
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
HOT DISCUSSION
ON OVER Street
SPEAKING LAW

A red hot discussion was on AZ the
city hall to-day between members Of
public safety committee and citi.
xens opposing the proposed ordi.
nance regulating street speaking.
Richard Mansfield White. who
appeared against the measure last
week. made another talk today, de-
Tending the rights OF free speech.
A large delegation from the Ia
Dor Council was present to wage
protest
The ordinance requires that a
speaker take out a permit before
addressing an open air meeting.
No decision was reached by the
committee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
LEONARD IN LINE
FOR POSITION AS
TRACTION HEAD

Who is going to fill Jacob
Furth's shoes7
Or rather, who ARE going TO I'LL
his shoes?
The name Of Alton w. Leonard
is mentioned az likely successor
to Furth as head OF the traction
company. Leonard is at present
vice president. He came here a
few years ago from Boston. the
home OF the Stone-Webster~ In
terests.
Daniel Kelleher may succeed
Furth as chairman of the board OF
directors OF the Seattle National
bank, though II is probable that no
successor will be chosen until the
regular election IN January.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

THE KAISER, who is considered some Judge
of beauty, recently said to American:
'Where do all your beautiful women come from?
Really, don't think there is another country in
the world that could make better showing"
And to think there are more beautiful women
right in Seattle than the poor old kaiser ever has
seen. He ought to take walk along Second av.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
CHURCHMEN
AREPUT RIGHT
UP AGAINST IT
Presbyterians Asked 10 With
draw Supper, From Liquor
Selling Social Clubs.
THEY'RE DOUBTFUL
There's Doc Matthews, Now
He Belongs to 4 of Emil
And What'll He Do1

pror,lner, Seattle PresbyterL
ans. who belong 20 social clubs
which Include llquor selling
among their activities. are
wondering how TO take a reso-
lutlon adopted by the general
assembly os the church AZ Chi
cage. urging ministers and
church members 10 withdraw
from clubs and social orgsnlxa-
tIons which dlspense alcoholic
beverages
WIN they resign from the church
and so 90 perdition with the clubs.
or will they stick 20 the church
and cast OF their fraternal tiesf
or. on the other hand. will they
politely ignore the assembly's
wlshssf
Nothing Ever Comes os n
Sentiment seems to favor the
latter course
DR. W. A. Major. former pastor
Of the nethany Presbyterian
church. who IL member Of the
Eiks' lodge and Arctic club. both OF
which sell liquor. says such action
has been taken before and that
nothing ever came % H.
He says pastors think no harm
comes from belonging 20 sich
clubs. and that great good results
from the associations.
Pastor Belongs 10 Four
DR. NJ. A. Matthews. pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church. who
IL returning this week from the
assembly. IL member OF the Raj
nier. Seattle Athletic. and Arctic
clubs and OF the Elks
William Calhoun. OF Calhoun.
Denny a Ewing. a pillar OF the
church. Is also a member OF the
Arctic club and others.
lie hasn't had time 70 think II
over. be said TO The Star.
]. y. Douglas. OF the Metropoli-
tan Building Co. IL = Presbyterian
and also a Rainier. Arctic. Athletic,
and Press club man.
The action came too suddenly for
him. also
Black Won't Reslgn
Frank u. Black. vice president OF
the Alaska Fish Co. who 10 mem
Der OF the Arctic club. and Pres
byterian, says ~ Ia good club
and he doesn't think he'll resign.
A. 3. Kerry. secretary OF the Cen
trail Coal Co. isn't in town today.
He belongs 10 the Rainier. Coli and
Seattle Athletic clubs. And he's
Presbyterian.
Wstehfui Waiting Policy
Watchful waiting will be the pol.
lev adopted by Walter Mcclure, %
the law firm of Mcclure a Nc
Clure.
Yes. I'm Presbyterian" he told
The Star. And I'm a member OF
the College club and the Seattle
Athletic think that's all. !
don't think I'll take any action Tor
a time, Mt least"
Was II "slipped over"7
]. A. Gould, dealer In lumber and
shingles, thinks the committee slip
ned IL over on their brethren when
they nut through the resolution.
Il don't think there were many
present when II was adopted, ne
said today. Il don't think there ~
ANYTHING cut and dried about Il. II
ia purely a recommendation.
Gould belongs To the Arctic club.
II hope the assembly makes
II stick and forces q showdown
with church club members,
said Arm s. Allen. general sec
retary Of the Y. M. c. a, when
told the news. -----.-------
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

King county will have a new
courthouse.
The long squabble over the vari-
Gus details OF the proposed struc-
ture ended today when revised
plans and specifications drawn by
Architect A. Warren Gould and
checked by the county building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

WATCH closely that splendid effort to elm
mate the double standard of morality at
Dodge City, Kan, where young women have
organized to taboo gents who smoke swear,
drink or gamble, and the young men have or
ganized to taboo girls who wear rats, drug store
compilations and split hobble skirts Under
such conditions you almost already hear the
yap of the super-baby.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
MASHER PICKS
OUT WRONG GIRL

Hello. kid"
That's what the police declare
James sullivan said to girl on
the street yesterday. She happen
ed 10 be daughter OF Police
woman Dahnken.
Sullivan was up before Judge
Gordon this morning.
IL didn't" he asserted stoutly.
Fine s25," said the court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
Woman SurUiUo
Bv Nixola Creeley-Smith
lWrltten EapeelaIIy for The starD

sHERBRoOKE. Quebec. June ..
Il have Just come from the bedside
OF one OF the few women SURVIVORS,
OF the horrible Empress OF Ireland
djsaster-Mrs. w. T.. Patton, wife OF
a wealthy wool manufacturer OF this
place. -,
The collier storstad, which hurl-
cd a thousand souls into watery
graves that terrible night. saved a
mere handful OF liyes-among them
Mrs. Patton.
Az soon as Mrs Patton was landed
by the Storstad at Quebec. she was
met by her husband. her brother, II.
o. Grundy. and her l0-year-old son
Andrew, and rushed by special train
back to her homo in sherbrooke.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
STREET CARS STOP

All Seattle Electric cars Will
stop for two minutes tomorrow.
from 3 to 3:02 .. m, as a mark
of respect 10 the memory or
Jacob F'urth. the deceased pres
ident OF the traction system,
whose funeral will be on at that
time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

gonel
There was hardly any suction.
The water was calm.
"The men in the boat with me
were nearly all of the crew. think
they we're not seamen. because they
seemed not to know how to handle
the boat well. but stokers. or some
thing like that.
Every one in the boat was trem-
bling with emotion. You could feel
a tense vibration-not of the water
but of human nerves.
"A few people were swimming
about us. and | was able to pull
one man aboard.
Then we made for the Storstad."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
THIEF GETS $7e

The room Of Richard Bramer.
Tourist hotel. was entered with a
pass Ike last night The thief got
g16
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

A CHEERFUL IDIOT offers statistics showing
A that in pententiares ministers and bankers
outnumber bascballsts 10 to I.
I ONDON suffragettes have picked out "Red
- Thursday" on which to become particularly
devilish. King George already has blue SUM-
day." BLACK Friday" and yellow Derby
Day." It's getting to be just one blamed day
after another for George.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

Extensive plans made for vas''>N
island strawberry festival at L.Sa-
beula June 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

Milwaukee road appoints Mott
Saver, Spokane. head Of new Idaho
division
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
ASK BIDS ON THREE-STORY
S95O.OOO COUNTY BUILDING

committee were approved by the
board of commissioners. Bids
were called for.
The county has s950,000 avail
able for construction. No bids
above this figure will be accepted.
The plans call for an unusually
strong foundation, which will be
built to meet the future growth Of
the county home.
Although three stories will at
present accommodate the county. II
is planned to make the foundation
strong enough for Is stories.
Alternative bids were also called
for on the two extra stories which
the city probably will build.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

Two hundred passengers on train
AT Salt Lake City saved from
wreck by quickness OF engineer In
reversing his engine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03
OPPOSE BUYING
RENTON CARLINE
UPON ANY TERMS

That the taking over OF the
Seattle, Renton & Southern by
the city would be a blow to
municipal ownership, and that
II would be unsatisfactory and
impracticsble, 10 the glst OF
resolution adopted last night by
the Commercial Club.
The resolution urges the eoun-
ell TO abandon the idea, and to
build a municipal line parsl-
leIlng the S., r. g. s. tracks INTO
Rainier valley.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-03

First shipment Of Australian
vans, sweet potato substitute. ar
rives.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
SOUTHWESTERN MEN
HONOR ROLLA L. CLAPP.

San Diego, Cal. May 2G.-Repre-
sentative business men of San Diego
mot Rolla f. Clapp of Salt Lake
chief consulting engineer of the
Southwestern Pacific railroad, at a
banquet given in his honor Saturday
night
Mr. Clapp gave an extended adj
dress conceroning the railroad and
the part it viii play in the develop
ment of Utah and California. which
was received with enthusiasm
f. b. Robinson, chief field engi-
neor of the road. accompanied Mr..
Clapp, Mr.. Clapp said that southern
Utah coal will be delivered to ships
in San Diego harbor by the South
western Pacific at New York prices.
and that this win make san DIEGO
the largest marine shipping port on
the Pacific coast, He said that
Utah coal and iron mean more to
San Diego and southern Utah than
all other industries combined but
that they must be developed by
building the Southwestern Pacific
railroad
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
TWO RUNAWAYS

Two runaways occurred late yes
terday evening, both OF them dan
gerous, one in Grand Junction and
the other west OF town. The first
one happened when Foreman Russell
of the Wallace Orchards Company
was run down by q runaway while
he was driving from the Wallace
ranch to the Hollandville blacksmith
shop The runaway team. instead
of turning to one side, bore down
on the wagon and in time. four
horses and Mr. Russell were in a
wild tangle. Luckily, he escaped
without injuries
The other runaway occurred in the
city A splenid team belonging to
l.. j. Schmidt tore up Rood avenue.
and in attempting TO turn the cor
ner At Fifth street dashed through
plate glass in the Bailey grocery
store. The horses We're badly cut.
The animals landed in a heap among
the window display. How they became
frightened is not known. One of
the animals is expected to die.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
S0CIET T Y
EDITED BY MRS. \. c. FIDEL.
Picked IN Here and There.

Picked Up Here and There.
Mems egotism Is only exceeded by
mems hypocrisy.
We spend cur lives making rules
for other peoples morals
To have outlived ones illusions is
TO have uutliyed ones happiness.
Repentance is very deep-in the
cold gray dawn oil the morning af-
ter
A man who marries a second time
doesn't deserve TO lose his first wife
10 women demanded of men what
men demand OF women there would
be no marriages.
Marriage is process-not for pro-
longing the life OF love. but for NUM-
living its corpse
Single men make disparaging re-
marks about marriage; married men
think disparagiug thoughts about It,.
She: ~ do so want TO be some
body great
He: Cheer up. Some day you
may be a great-grandmother
II YOU desire TO be thorough bore,
talk about your bodily ailments. or
your latest religious convictions.
Virtue and honesty walk hand in
hand until they meet opportunity
then too often there is a parting of
the WAYS.
4 man will leave no stone unturn-
ed to get the woman he loves After
he has her, and he has to replace
some of the stones, he wonders at
their weight, Eh, men
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
Pretty Little Dinner Party.

Miss Helen Woods, sister of Mr..
and Slrs. p. f. Woods. was the honor
guest AT a pretty little dinner party
given for her by Mrs. Riley Miller at
her home, 1906 East Rood avenue.
II was yellow dinner with center
piece of gorgeous yellow roses and
candle shades, mints and ices to cor
respond. Covers were laid for eight,
including Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Miller
Mr.. and Mrs. II +. Woods. Misses
HELEN Woods and Bethel Miller and
Messrs. Kern and Tom Copeland
Miss Woods will leave for her home
in Denver next Friday after a de-
lightful visit in Grand Junction
where she has been immensely pop.
ular with the younger set and has
made many friends who viii vel
come her return.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
Entertnins nt Ln Cnnlt.

Last evening G. w. johnson
cashier of the Pueblo office of the
Continental Oil company. was the
guest Of honor al a banquet at the La
Court given by Jesse c. Glassford
local manager The employees OF the
local branch office were also invited
to attend.
A ten course dinner was served af-
ter which the party We're entertain
ed at each of the local movie shows.
All reported jolly time Those
present We're: G. w. johnson, Wal
ter Jones. G. L. Hickman. Arthur Nc
lnturf and j. c. Glassford.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
Last Social Function for Mrs. Price

Dr. and Mrs. II. T.. Cole entertain
ed Mrs. Edwin Price yesterday at a
pretty one O'Clock luncheon at their
ranch home in the Appleton district
Mr. and Mrs James l.. Hamilton and
Mise Alice Hamilton being other
"uests Mrs. Price left last night for
Denver and was accompanied to the
train by a delegation of the Woman's
club, including the officers at which
time she was presented with state
pin by the president Of the club. Mrs.
II. T. DeLong This pin was to have
been presented at the last meeting
of the club but was delayed in ar
riving and only Just came in time
for the informal presentation before
here departure last evening
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
MANY FROCKS AND SUITS OF
GEBARDINE. AND SERGE NOTED
AMONG THE NEW MODELS

model. shows an unusual and attrac-
tive panel effect
Thds dress may be made in size IS,
with yards of double width serge and
az yards OF S6 INCH taffetas. This
mannish serge may be purchased from
10 cents a yard and up.
No Sl75 shows one OF the modish.
bolero-llSe coats with an unusual vest
extending into gathered ends below the
grdle: the skirt is in three tier effect
This suit. Sl75-Sl77, may be copied
in size 36. with 2I4 yards of 40 inch
material for the coat, and Az yards of
42 inch material for the skirt
No S1S9-sizss "a TO "A
No Sl77-sizes % to 80.
No. s175-sizes 80 to AZ.
Each pattern is cents.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26

In the recent Partisan openings, many
OF the tailored suits and dresses were
made of gebardine or serge: dark blue
seems ss always TO be the favored
color These materials. however. are
seldom II ever used alone; they are
combined with satin. Roman striped
or plaid taffeta. The suit shows in
nearly overy instance. vest of plaid
or figured silk: the draped japanese
collar is noted on both dresses and
suits The sash OF plaid or figured silk
also plays an important part.
Illustrated here are two costumes.
suitable for street and afternoon func-
tions. No. sIs9 is developed in n dark
blue serge with vest. draped collar and
narrow cuffs OF tafretas in dark. rich
green. The skirt. which is n two piece
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
Picnic and "Ron,t" nj rnirero,,rd

Yesterday afternoon the members
OF the Newest Notions" club enjoy
ed merry picnic at the fair grounds
going out at 4 O'Clock and baking
their supper and also enjoying vein
ME and marshmallow roast in the
late evening, returning at o'clock,
when the shadows fell too deeply.
The following girls with Miss Sadie
Erickson as chaperone enjoyed the
outing; Misses Edith Woods Mabel
Terrill, Lois Lamb, Leila Swire, An
Gcll Carter, Edith Brown. Gretchen
Quinn. Una Hite. Sarah McCarty.
Hazel Mace.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
shower for Miss Parsons.

The pretty party given last eve
ming by Misses Gladys and Ruby Cur
rie TOR Miss Marguerite Parsons turn
ed out to he cut glass shower. the
young ladies present presenting the
guest of honor with beautiful piece
of cut glass. with which the popular
prospective June bride was more than
delighted. Those present were.
Misses Marguerite Parsons. Helen
Morrison. Margaret and Eleanor Cole.
Gladys Adams. Lenore. Glynn and
Irene Steele, Tressie Volmer, Irene
Vols Ethel Blackwell, Mabel Stone.
Florence Hunter. Caroline Derry
berry, Dorothy Ottman. Miriam Wei
les, Myrtle Shadow and Madge Her
ron.
Additional Society on Page s.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
informal nridrc Nfternoon,

The members OF the lIttlo summer
Bridge club Of the East Main street
ueighborhood enjoyed one OF their
informal but delightful sessions this
afternoon at the home OF Miss Wilkes
Dinwiddie, with light Refreshments
following the usual auction bridge
gamer.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
w. II. &. Benefit .

The program was announced to-
day for the benefit at the Crystal
this evening for the Woman's Relief
Corps. II includes the famous
ilearst-Selig Pictorial No 20. CON
tanning the latest war pictures "A
Fugitive From Justice, which is an
Edison drama laid in the northwest,
a Lubin comedy called The Knaye
of Clubs and finally a roaring COM
edv called I'm the Soup"
The price will be ten cents and ev-
erybody ought to go.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-26
Mr. Kodak User Bring your films the Dean Studio for de-
vei0Png and hnshng will be done the professional way
and the price

G.. l.. Nichols returned this morn
ing from Glenwood Springs. where he
has been for several days on account
OF his health.
7. G.. Linltins was an outbound pas
senger this morning for Mack, eX-
pecting to return this evening. He
has had fine trade lately.
Charles F. Keene. formerly of this
city and now OF Palisade, is said to
be seriously in in Denver this week.