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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
MAYOR HELPS
UNEMPLOYED
GIRLS HOME

Unemployed and destitute womeT
Will be cared for without charge un.
al they are able To obtain work In
the home opened yesterday IN an
old residence at 40 East Denny
way. by the Women Workers Assoc
citation. an Organization formed Jan
J for that purpose.
Women who have work will pay
their board.
Clara slctzsoe. a laundry worker.
Is president OF the association: Ce.
ellie Esty. houseworker. IL secretary
and Anna Carlson. houEeworker. IL
treasurer The officers expect to
make the home largely. IL not en-.
tirely selfshpportins
Tho first cost OF establishing the
home was met largely by the girls
themselves, with some help from
friends On Saturday. as the
amount necessary 90 get possession
OF the residence was not yet entire
ly raised. they applied TO the city
council for help from the sum voted
som. time ago 20 care for unem'
ployed women.
Unable to- obtain immediate as
surance ~ help. the girls appealed
20 Mayor gill. who personally guar
sntood the amount In case they
were unable 10 get II from the
finance committee OF the city coun.
ell, and on his guarantee the house
was turned over 10 the association.
An informal dedication was held
sunday afternoon. Rev. j. ID. o
Powers made the principal address
Society" b. said, should be so
organized that every man. woman
and child should have a job. not i0C
days In the year but 355 days. If
they want H.
Misn Adrlla 81 Parker and Mrs
" p Titus also spoke. A chorus
from the Labor Temple furnished
music.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Jan. D.
With their maternal love deeply
aroused and pitted against each
other. two women are contestlns
here for custody Of two-yearold Jay
VI. Amick. or Jay NJ. Barnes. &C.
cordinE TO the decision of the arhi
ter In this strange tangie.
The claimants are Mrs. Chsrlotts
d. Amick Of Los Angeles ane Mrs
Ethel Barnes. now living In Tur.
lock. Cal. while a third woman. Mrs
Wayne Burns q San Francisco. who
has been playing fostermother 10
the boy. also wants TO keep him
Mrs. Amick claims the child u
hers and that about n year ago she
left him IN charge 81 a Miss Ethel
Mershon. an old acquaintance.
when che wanted ner baby bach
some time later she says she Was
unable 20 locate Miss MerHhon.
Mrs Burns claims she got the
child through nm advertisement, foI
adoption from n Mrs. Ethel Barnes
who said she would pay ~ month
for his maintenance.
Mrs. Amick asserts the belief that
Mrs Barnes IL undoubtedly the for
mer Miss Nershon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
PITTSBURe HOPES
FOR BETTER TIMES

PITTSBrRG. Jan. IL" Hope
looks In over the threshold OF 1915"
Is the poetic summary issued today
By the Peoples National bank.
speaking OF this. the worlds largest
Industrial center.
The utterance IL the first wholly
optimistic one put forth by the in.
stitution in many months
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
Minimum WAGE
SUCCESS-OLS0N

OLYMPIA. Jan. 1.-THE mini.
mum wage law In a success. r.. w.
Olson. state labor commissioner.
not only affirms II in his annual re.
port. but he brings forth the first
statistics on the subject ever com.
piled In the u. s. 10 prove II.
Olson says many girls salaries
have been raised to the established
mInimums. the efficient girls sala.
ries have not been ieveled down and
that the whole system has tended
toward efficiency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
HAS ANYBODY SEEN nIm7

Has anybody seen an Imported
Belgian buck rabbit
It's worth SIS In U. 8. money. and
Mrs. W. A. Lingwood. 47o2 West
Willow st, whose pet II was. be.
lieves II was stolen. The police have
been asked TO locate IL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
HOWELL WOULD
RAISE AUTO TAX

OLYMPIA. Jan. ii--Automobiles
will. pay higher state license fees II
the legislature carries out the rec.
ommendation OF Secretary OF State
Howell. lie proposes ehargIns them
IS to si7b0 a year depending on
their horsepower and size. Tho
money will 40 to the permanent
highway fund.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
CHICKEN SHOW OPEN

With over 1000 entries. the
poultry show OF the Seattle King
Country Poultry association open.
ed today In the Commercial build.
ing. Second and Madison. Fred
Shellsberger OF West Liberty. Ia.
will irdge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11

- NfANffNfh
Eregaiion listened
= . alih . % u d 10
Pastor Russell nt
The New York
city Temple. as
his al dress in
quifed Into the
reason why ia
lod = providence
he world T. being
ishefed into "a
Time OF Trouble.
such nm was not
since there was n
nation. w d [
special sins call
upon Jsstics for
Ntre @ = ain a ~
penalty The Pas
tors teht was.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
OREGON HOTEL MEN
WANT WET CHANGE

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan. 1.-THE
State Hotel Mems association has
prepared measure similar TO
washiugton's initiative ~ &c be sub.
mitted 10 the leglslat ire A special
election for next fall - requested
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
WHY GODS WRATH
UPON THE NATIONS
EAGER CROWDS THRoNC THE TEMPLE

Justice venpsnee"Rendr
Controversy zon"The
Book-squsrlns Accounts With
pspensston Worldwide Blessings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11

500 $50.
cities
INTERNATIONAL r,DrSrs' Asso, ArIoS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11

We do not say that the persecu-
tons of the last members OF the
Body OF Christ viii be by literally
cutting their tongues out byliteral-
~ burning them at the stake, by
literally crucifylng them or behead-
inE them, as was done with some Of
the other members of the Body In
the past. In our day there is more
refined process often used. Some
are gibbeted by the pulpit. some arc
roasted In the public press. some
have their tongues cut out In
the sense that their words are
misrepgesented, and that they are
Evening star., 1915-04-23
ARLINGTON HOTEL SITE
TO CHANGE HANDS SOON
Negotiations Under Way for Its
Purchase, E. C. Brandenburg,
Attorney, Says.

Negotiations are under way for the pur-
chase Of tho Arlington Hotel site. front
ing on Vermont avenue between II and
/, streets, it was stated today. T.. G.
Rrandenhurs. attorney, of this city. repre-
sents the prospective purchasers or the
property. Mr.. Brandenburs said today he
was not in a position to divulge the
identity of his clients or the nature or
their plans He acknowledged, however.
that the deal is in the process of negou-
alton, and said he expected to see it con-
summated in Il short time.
The Arlington Hotel site is owned by
the Arlington Hotel Corporation. the
stock OF which is owned outside of Wash
ington. Oliver J. Sands of Richmond. Va.
is treasurer of the company. Charles y.
Douglas is the legal representative of the
corporation in Washington. Mr.. Douglas
said today he did not know of any nego-
tiations for the purchase of the property.
1t is reported that the plans of the
prospective purchasers contemplate the
erection Of structure covering the entire
property. one portion will he devoted to
hotel and the remainder TO an office
building.
Evening star., 1915-04-23
ROCK ISLAND SCENIC
CIRCLE TOURS OFFER }
MOST ON YOUR
EXPOSITION TRIP

To get the most for your money.
max" your trip to the Panama EN-
positions at San Francisco and San
Diego on a Rock Island Scenic Circle
} Tour Ticket 1926 from Washing
ton for round trip. You see Colo
RADIO. the Fixes Peak Region, the
Rocky Mountains. Salt Lake. Cali
fornia, Roth t.xpositions. the old
Spanish Mission and the enchanting
Z Southwest. Stopovers allowed at any
point en- route-a ample time to see
I everything Of interest.
! AS for train service there is moth
ing that quite equals those famous
! trains Golden State Iinlited' and
Rocky Mountain Limited" Also the
californian and "Colorado-C C'alifnrlii.
Express daily from Chicago and st
Z Louis. Automatic Elock Signals
Z Finest Modern All-Stcel Equipment
Z Superb Dining Car Service
Both expo:sitions included in one
ticket at 10 extra cost.
We maintain a Travel Bureau at
! 1919 Chestnut St, Philadelphia Our
representatives are travel experts, who
J will help YOU and plan Il wonderful
/ and an economical outing give yoll
full information and look after every
detail of your trip.
Write, phone or drop i'll for our liiera- :
ture on California and the Expositions
H. NJ. Brown. -. +. A., Rock Island
Lines, Philadelphia. Advertisement
. Z
Evening star., 1915-04-23

place. but I refused him the job be-
cause he wanted me to go at once with
him to New York. but 1 wanted him to
give me $50 before go with him.
He will not want to do that he only
wanted to pay my car fare to New
York and 60 there with him to his office
in New York. This man is detective.
but he travels from one city to another. |
know him but / can't write you in this
letter who he is. But If l could see
you personally l will tell who he is
If you want me you could wire me
at once at your expense. and | Will
come to New York.
Evening star., 1915-04-23
PRECAUT|ON TAKEN TO
THWART THAW PLOT
New York Sheriff Acts on Cue From
Norfolk Writer. Who Al
leges Scheme.

NEW YORK. April oS.-Sheriff Grif-
fenhagen said today that he had taken
every precaution 10 Illustrate an al
legged plot to spirit Harry Thaw out
of New York state which came tc
light last night in Norfolk. Va. With
out accusing Thaw any of his inti-
mates of participation in the plot, the
local authorities said they had reason
to believe that plans had been laid to
take Thaw from his guard on the way
to court here. place him in automo-
bile and hurry him to the first train for
Virginia.
According to the sheriff the plan was
first revealed by the following letter
written to Assistant District Attorney
Frederick j. Groehl of New York by
Louis Wcnrop of Norfolk
Evening star., 1915-04-23
FOOD FOR THE STARVING
ON THE EASTERN FRONT

SToc ckHoLM. via London. April 20
The war relief commission of the Rock
efeller Foundation has arrived here to
confer with United States Minister
Morris regarding the purchase, in
Sweden. Of relief supplies for the starv-
ing non-com ba tantS along the eastern
battle front.
Ernest Bicknell. member of the
commission. is negotiating for the ship
ment of immense quantities Of food
Evening star., 1915-04-23
Letter Reveals Alleged Plot.

"A man comes over to me and he said
! should 20 10 New York when Harry
Thaw's case comes up on the 22d Of
April and he will give me two more
men ana they will have an automobile
TO take Harry Thaw away when he
comes to courtroom to another stale,
and he offered me $i.nUn and all eN-
penseS and a security for any accident
that happens me in any responsible
Evening star., 1915-04-23
C. F. jenkins to Lecture.

An illustrated lecture on THE Ro
nance of Motion Pictures is to be
given by c. Francis Jenkins at the
University Club Saturday evening at
. o'clock. according to an announce
ment sent out by Claude y Bennett
chairman of the entertainment COM
mittee.
Evening star., 1915-04-23
Purchase of 400 Dozen High-Class Ne.u Models in
Silk Blouses
$;,:'at: s. Silk 81 .98

Crepe de chine tub silk. China silk aud
satin stripes.
The crepe de chine bouseS haze fronts
trimmed with bullet bone buttons and silk
loops others embroidered and tucked in
charming new effects.
Many OF the tub silk blouse> have two-in-
one collars. The lot includes copies OF latest
$500 models. with long and three-quar
sleeves Flesh. sand. putty white and stripes
Evening star., 1915-04-23
Girl Scouts to Hold Bazaar.

SunfioW"r Troop, 10. !, of the Girl
Scouts has completed arrangements for
:, hazaar AT the home of Mrs r. PETE
W iicox. 12n1 clifton street tomorrow
afternoon from 10 6 O'Clock. Pro-
ceedS Of the bazaar are 10 20 toward
expenses Of The summer camp
Evening star., 1915-04-23
Flowers for Soldiers Graves.

BERLIN via London, April "3.-The
soldiers at the front are asking for
flower seeds. The newspapers print let
ters suggesting that seeds incloSed in
packages and sent to the front can be
used for planting the graves Of
soldiers and III other WAYS
Evening star., 1915-04-23

yanced: for green. Slj-S.n per mont h
for experienced s2n-sa3 per moath year
round: free board. lodging and wash :
ing: Il green hand. 1870 years of age,
would he accepted if promising.
Baltimore county-one single man for
general farm work and gardening
portation adv&uccd: Sl1-s2a per month,
according 70 ability: live in house with
employer: might use married man. but
wishes to talk matter over with him
before hiring.
Prince Georges cOuntN---ome married
man for general farm work. English
preferred. other English speaking. eX-
perI"nced. children permitted. no
transportation. S30t per annum. unfur-
nShed house garden and fuel, use of
COW as portion of wages.
Chances in Virginia.
Virginia - Gloucester county one
married man for general farm work
and care Of team and stock: English,
Scotch. Belgian or Swedish. other Eng
disappearing. except Italians. English
eaklne necessary: experienced. three
cows: children permitted. no transpor-
tatIon advanced; SO per month; un-
furnished house. garden, fuel aud milk.
Gloucester county E-one single ma n
for general farm work and care of
team and stock English. Scotch, Bel
giaa. Swedish or German: other Eng
lish- Speaking, except Italians: Eng :
ilsh- speaking necessary; experienced
three COWS: no transportation ad :
vauced; SlS per month and lodging.
Evening star., 1915-04-23

and Drug officials, tho Association OF
Official Agricultural Chemists and the
Department of Agriculture. Manu-
facturers of -four and meal have been
invited by the department of Aeri-
culture to attend the hearing.
Evening star., 1915-04-23
Knocked Down by Street Car.

Harry Gurwitz sixteen years old. 2ia
y street southwest. was knocked down
by a street car at 9TH and F streets
southwest last night and his right arm
fractured He also sustained an in
jury to his head. He MAS taken 10
Emergency Hospital
Evening star., 1915-04-23
To Discuss Standards of Flour

Proposed definitions and standar rdS for
different kinds of flour will form the
subject of a hearing at Chicago May 5
by joint committee representing the
Association of American Dairy, Food
Evening star., 1915-04-23
Herdsman Wanted.

cecil county one single man "s
herdsman il barn. HoIlander or Ger
man: other English speaking rxpe-
rienc"d: ten COWS. transportation ;,d-
Evening star., 1915-04-23
DR.. Anderson's Address.

Thus subject" said Or. Anderson. ".$
al once an old and new one II il old
h"caus" the disease has been known
Tor great many years. even back TO
II" time Of the great plague III Lon
don, at which time many deaths in that
great epidemic We're undoubtedly due
to typhus fever, II is new because OF
certain recent additions TO our kuowl-
edge Of the etiology. method of trans
MISSION and distribution of the dis
ease. which have thrown much light
upon our knowledge of the disease
Dr. Anderson called attention to the
fact that typhuS had been confused
frequently with relapsinC fever and
typhoid fever. Distinction was clearly
drawn clinlcaily between typhoid fever
and relapsing fever in Ireland about
ING. he said In 1s3. the difference
between typhus and typhoid was clear
iy set forth. and the discovery of the
typhoid bacillus by Eberth in 1850
definitely established this distinction.
Evening star., 1915-04-23
DR.. Anderson's Advice.

rr. Anderson discussed the means
y mich should be used TO prevent the
spread OF typhus fever. lie said that
rs il rad been demonstrated that it
,n.fd he transmitted only through the
Evening star., 1915-04-23
81 $1os;t:, s;,. CSC

Beautiful new models in the better weaves
oi China Silk Many are in the popular semi
tailored effects. very natty and very sensible
\ number are embroidered III dainty t1g-
urc> some combined with series OF tucks.
Choice oi plain soft collars and cuffs and rich
lv embroidered collars and cuffs. All have
long sleeve and many have patch pockets.
Plenty OF handsome stripes. as well as the
leading plain colors.
Evening star., 1915-04-23
$iasse.. s. Silk $2.9S

Crepe de chine. chiffon and lace.
Quite the most exquisite models we've
shown this season. including tailored and
trimmed effects and plenty OF colored stripes.
Many have two-irl-one collars. \ num-
Der OF the lace blouses are made over chiffon.
Long and three-quarter sleeves
In white. flesh. putty. sand. black and no
end OF the fashionable stripes.
Evening star., 1915-04-23
All Sizes in
MEMS e.
COLLARS, DC

Hish-grade Four and Five Ply
Collars, entire factory overproduc-
ton of high and low folds, turn
down styles and tabs. Sizes II to
Is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
Petition for Charter.
lRGIA, Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
To the Superior Court of Said Coun-
ty: The petition OF L. G. Council, c.
NJ. Council and E B. Council, all resi-
dents of said state and county, re-
spectfully shows:
l. That they desire for themselves
and their associates, successors and
assigns, to be incorporated and be
made body polite under the name
and style of Council Plantation Com
pany."
2. The term for which your petit
TONERS ask to he incorporated is TWEEN
ty (20) years, with the privilege of re
newal at the expiration OF that time.
3. The capital stock of said corpor-
alton is to be Fifty-Oae Thousan j
($51,000) Dollars, divided into shares
of 500 each, with the right and privil-
eye Of increasing its capital stock to
Two Hundred Thousand 1920 ,0OO)
Dollars.
4. The whole of said capital stock
0: $40 shares. aounting to Fifty-One
$4,000 Dollars, has been subscrib-
ed and will actually be paid in, in
property, and is to be employed ia
carrying on said business.
5, The object of the proposed corpor-
alton is pecunia~y profit and gain fol
its shareholders.
6. The principal business proposed
n be carried on by the said Council
Plantation Company is farming of ali
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
GEORGIA-sumter County.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
Notice is hereby given that John A.
S. Perry, as administrator on the estate
of NJ. Lou Perry deceased, has applied
to the Ordinary of said county for
leave to sell the land belonging to the
estate of the said NJ Lou Perry de-
ceased, viz: The while of land lot
Number two hundred and fifty (250),
containing two hundred two ond one
half (202 1-2) acres, more or less, in
the Sixteenth district of Sumter Coun.
ty. Georgia, for the purpose of paying
the debts of said deceased and making
distribution among the heirs at law of
said deceased.
Said application will be heard at the
regular term of the Court of Ordinary
OF said county to be held on the first
Monday in November, 1915.
This 4th day of Oct, 1915.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary Sumter County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24

GE0RGIA-Sumter County.
BY virtue of an order from The Court
Of Ordinary of Sumter County, will be
sold, at public outcry, on the first
Tuesday in November. 1915. at me
Court House door in said County, be-
tween the legal hours of sale. the fol.
lowing described lands. to-wit: Three
Hundred (300l acres OF land.m or
less, composing the whole OF lot of
land number One Hundred and Forty
one DAD, and the East half of lot of
land number One Hundred and Sixteen
tl16), in the oldTwenty-sixth (26th)
land District of Sumter county, Geor-
gia, lying and being in one body; and
the same being bounded on the North
by Hannah Johnson and T. B. West
brooks lands. on the East by lands
formerly owned by DR.. Wise, on the
South by 2. A Thomas and J. H. Poole
and Sons lands. and on the West by
lands of Roy Black" Also the follow
ing described personally, to-wit: "One
cotton gin, one cotton planter, one set
OF shop tools and bellows, one broad g.
axe, one cane mill and two kettles. two
grain cradles, one sausage mill and
suffer, one trunk, one well bucket drag
one eross-cut saw, one tool chest and
tools, one pitchfork and shovel. two
old pillow stocks, one shoe lass, one
thresh and fan, several hoes and plows.
one grinding rock, one single barrel
, shot gun, one wash pot, one set pillow
gear. one steel trap, four augers, two
andirons, one hand saw, one ADJ, ore
spade, one foot-axe, one pair pincL-
ers."
Said above described lands has been
divided into Ten (1u) seperate tracts,
by common survey with the lines Of
each tract plainly marked, and each
tract will be offered for sale separately
and then the whole Of said lands will
be offered for sale in a body; the Ad-
ministratrix reserving the right 70
accept the best price therefor and the
one most advantageous to the estate
and the parties at interest. All Of
which has been done by virtue of the
authority in the above stated order to
sell. Terms Of sale cash.
Said land and personally composing
the estate Of R. W. Morgan, late OF
Sumter County, Georgia, deceased: AMI
said sale being made for the purpose Of
paying the debts Of said estate and for
distribution among the heirs. This
2nd day Of October, 1915.
MRS. F. L. STUBS,
Administrative Of the Estate Of r. ".
/! Morgan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24
GEORGIA-Sumter County.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
VIII be sold before the courthouse
door. between the legal hours OF sale.
on the first Tuesday in November, 1915,
the following described property, to-
wit:
"A certain house and lot situated in
the City of Americas, Sumter County,
Georgia on the east side of Hinkle
street, fronting on said street All
bounded as follows: North by prop
erty ofMatt Hart. east by Mandy Will
son lot, south by Hinkle rent and west
by Hinkle street; old number being
120 and new number 1872; known as
the ]. ]. Simmons property"
Also:
That tract or parcel OF land lying
and being in the City of Americas.
Sumter County. Georgia, and situated
on the east side of Strife street, 'front.'
ing on said Strife street seventy (70)
feet, more or less, and running back
parallel line two hundred and nine
teen (219) feet, more or less, aad
bounded as follows: On the north by
land of Mitchell Ellis and ChaE.
Roundtree, on, the east by lot of Mary
Williams, on the south by lot Of Louisa
Beattie and on the west by said Strife
street"
Levied on as the property of J. J.
Simmons to satisfy Fl Fa in favor of
W. W. Dykes, Receiver of the Ameri-
Gus Trust & Savings Bank, issued from
the City Court of Americas, said coun
.ty. Tenant in possession notified in
terms Of the law. This Oct. 9Th, 1915.
@. W. FULLER,
Sheriff, Sumter County.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-24

kinds, stock raising, ginning, milling
and all other business that may be
necessary or convenient in the con-
duct of its business.
Z. Petitioners pray that they may
be incorporated and in said corporate
name may have the right to sue and
be sued; to have and use a corporate
seal; to make bylaws binding upon its
members, not inconsistent with the
laws of this state, and of the United
States; to have perpetual succession:
to have the right and power to pur-
chase, hold and sell real and personal
property. stocks and bonds, notes and
crosses in action; to subscribe to and
own stock in other corporations; to
enter into and have partnerships with
individuals or other corporations in
the furtherance of its business; 10
borrow money; to issue notes and
bonds and secure the same by deed or
mortgage conveying any or all of its
property for that purpose; and to have,
use and enjoy all property, real
and personal or mixed that may be
convenient or necessary to the trans
action of its business; to appoint Off
GERS, managers, over-seers and agents
for the management of its business,
and generally to have and enjoy all
and singular, the rights, powers, priv
ileges and immunities conferred by the
law of this state upon corporations CT
like character.
8. The principal Office and place OF
business of the proposed corporation
shall be in the county of Sumter, said
state, with the right and privilege to
establish and maintain branch offices
Of businesses elsewhere.
Wherefore, Petitioners pray to be
made a body corporate, under the
name and style aforesaid, entitled to
the rights, privileges and immunities,
and subject to the liabilities fixed by
law.
This, the 14th day of October, 1915.
E. A. HAWKINS,
Petitioners ATTORNEY.