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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15

be secured for all of those who
have been faithful servants OF the
city an assurance that when they
have shall have become incapacl-
tated by old age. they shall re-
ceive an annuity which will per
NIT them 10 spend their declining
years In reasonable comfort.
This Is a humanitarian propo-
sition which II may require some
act of the legislature to put into
effect. but ! hope TO see II ac-
compllshed.
MUST FIX COURSE
Above and beyond all OF these
things which have mentioned,
important tho they be, is the re-
sponsihiity upon this council 10
go conduct itself as to inspire
confidence In the city on the part
Of would-bo investors. to so co.
operate with all parties that per
sons desiring to locate and build
factories here may know that
they can depend upon fixed
course of action by the council 10
secure them from expensive taxes
and guarantee them against impo-
sltions Of any kind
Our greatest need today Is pub
lie confidence This has been on
the wane during tho past five or
six years.
NEED GOOD HUMoR"
II Is our business TO use every
effort to raise public confidence
and 10 promote the harmony OF
the people. In doing this we viii.
ourselves. have to exercise good.
will and good humor
We realize that We Will be met
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15
NEED CHEAP POWER

II ia we'll known that another
important element In the secur.
ing Of factories is the creating
of cheap power To secure this.
the council Ia obligated TO deter
mine at the earliest possible date
what It's policy shall be In the
matter Of the extension Of our
facilities for furnishing power
and the magnitude Of the plant
which We shall determine TO
build.
That In TO say, Looking 10
the future OF the city, shall we
proceed upon the theory that the
municipal plant shall serve
simply as counterweiRht by
which. I'm a measure, 10 control
the prices at which private com
panies shall sell power. or shall
the city determine TO undertake
the acquisition 81 such sites that.
as demand ariaeR. they may IN
crease tho output Of power up To-
any required amount, and finally
become. so far as the city IL con
cerned, a power monopoly 10 tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15
OPPOSE EFFORT
TO RAISE FARES
Labor Council and CONNER
cial Club to Fight
Tacoma Increase
HEARING ON TUESDAY

No stone will be left unturn-
ed by the Central Labor coun-
ell and the Commercial Club
transportation bureau TO thwart
the efforts OF the Puget Sound
Navigation Co. TO raise Its boat
fares between Seattle ard Ia.
coma when the matter comes
up fer hearing Tuesday before
the public service commission.
The hearing viii be held at the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce I'm.
stead of at Tacoma. as announced
Saturday. and will open At 10
o'clock
Secretary James A Duncan. OF
the labor council. In recent let.
ter to Chairman Charles A. Rsy.
holds, OF the public service com.
mission. said the council had rea.
son 20 believe the navigation com
pany was overcapltalized and was
using its receipts In wasteful
manner.
Duncan says he will ask permits
sion To submit evidence TO prove
these statements and TO show that
II the receipts were turned into
legitimate channels there would be
ample funds TO meet all operating
expenses and provide a fair profit
on the money invested
He says he has the assurance Of
Chairman Reynolds thnt. n the
case IL not decided against the
company after the iatter's evidence
Ia all In. an opportunity viii he
given the labor men 10 present
their side. even II a continuance IL
necessary.
Hamilton Hlgday. chairman %
the Commercial Club transporta.
ton bureau. will represent that
body AZ the hearing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15
TO SETTLE CLAIMS

The city council will spend S26,-
000 Monday TO settle 81 damage
claims of Cedar Falls people whose
property was flooded by the rise of
Rattlesnake lake. The water went
thru the north bank of the Cedar
river impounding basin and inun-
dated Cedar Falls
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15
SELFISHNESS
Gets FILM K. 0.
Play at Strand Deals Hard
with Ego" Theory: Chap
lin at Alhambra
BILLIE BURKE a BIG HIT

THE RUIN OF sELFtSHNEssl
Siua OF Mtn. the vital prob
lem pi sure nov at the strand the.
atrc ia based on novel theme.
the publication 90 d hook bag one OF
the characters on Myself, a new
philosophy, the creed NJ selfish.
MISS. The authors daughter. a part
taken hy Dorothy bernard ono of
the stars. is involved With rela
tive OF the publisher 81 the book. a
role acted hy stuart Holmes.
Tho false doctrines of the PIN
osopher'a book are spread TO ell
members Of the two families tn
yolved In It's authorship or puhli
catlon. hrinvlng rulnation disgrace
and deep sorrow
Even an adopted daughter Of the
old philosopher falls victim Go
the doctrines Of Myself" Her m
thtr. learning OF her downfall. Kills
the author ~ the book
BILLIE RUINS GOWN
That famous Titian.haired beauty
aud stage fayorite. Hillte Burke,
opened TO packed houses sunday at
the Rex theatre In her latest film
success "Gloria's Romance a mo-
ton picture novel from the pen of
MIR aud Mrs Rupert hughes ffll
OF action. love and romance with
here aud there some real thrills,
the play makes the audience gasp
Ia short hrcatha and "a the cunclu.
sion heave sigh OF relief billie
runs into the Atlantic ocean az
Palm Beach dolled up ia the latest
creation OF iiencrta and driving
her latest imported ear tiy the
time she gets out OF the auto and
hss TO swim TO shore. her gown IN
"A sight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15

PreIudiced at first against mo-
tlon pictures I'm any form. Edna
May. wife OF n New York million
aire. and known TO the theatrical
world as the belle OF New York. ="
finally snccnmbed 10 their lure.
Miss May received her movie
education at the vitagraph studios
In Brooklyn. where she received
the stupendous salary OF 100000,
which she will turn over 10 the
Red Cross and other worthy chart
ties
Miss May In the star OF saliva.
ton Joan. now at the Clcmmer
theatre.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15
Barring TAE PAST

Not My Sister which opened a
fourday engagement at the Liber
is Sunday. with Bessie HArriscaie
and William Desmond nj the At8rs
tells OF how q woman In protect
iug her sister from frIghtfni fate
lncurs the jealousy Of her husband
and finally has q bare dRrk
chapter III her own life 4 Key
stone comedy and a scene OF Mt
Rainier complete the bill,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15
ELEMENTAL PASSION

ELEMENTAL PASSION
As Maria Rosa. Geraldine Far.
rar. the noted grand opera star, is
east as peas mt girl at the COLI
scum theatrs Pretty. fascinating.
Maria Rosa compels the elemental
passions 20 dominate one OF ner
admirers. until. In his jealousy. he
Kills in order To remove rival for
the girls hand On the night of
the wedding. Maria Rosa learns OF
her husbands treaehery she.
In turn. takes vengeance
Evelyn Piummer the Eirl pianist.
Is the distinct musical bit on the
program this week
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-15

Lunch at the Hollywood, 2l2
Pike ADV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
CAR KILLS CHILD;
MOT0RMAN FLEES
Continued from page |

to curb. As they marched the mob
again fell into cadence and chanted,
Lynch HIM Lynch himi" Not until
long after the prisoner was behind the
bars did the crowd dispense from in
front OF the station.
Aided by passengers who had re-
NAMED in the car those who had not
Joined the mob pried the vehicle from
the tracks. Pauline was dead; there
was no need of the ambulance surgeon
TO tell them that. Her father was
mercifully late.
Coroner Healy and District Attorney
Martin Of The Bronx decided 70 hold
preliminary inquest at once.
Although at first he refused TO give
his right name lest his sister lose
good position through the notoriety,
the prisoner finally admitted he was
James McAvoy, who had served term
in Elmira in 1906 for attempted grand
larceny and another in the peni-
Tertiary in 1908 for petit larceny. His
home is at 1855 DAILY Avenue, The
Bronx.
He had acted as strikebreaker in
many labor troubles, he said, including
the Wilkes Barre car strike, but never
until yesterday had he had charge Of a
car Of the type used by the Third Ave
nue. company.
81 was panicstricken; lost my
head" he moaned.
He was held in $500 bail for fur
ther hearing on charge OF homicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
Supplies Sent by Friends
Are Reported Stored in
Warehouses.
DEFENCE SOCIETY
WILL MAKE INQUIRY
Health and Sanitation of Border
Camps Are Excellent, Says
Investigator.

Reports from the border indicate
that tons of supplies sent by friends
Of National Guardsmen to the men
now on duty have been stored in ware
houses instead of being distributed
among the Guardsmen. The announce
ment was made after meeting OF
chaplains Of the regular army and the
National Guard units, Friday night
The supplies in question consist
principally Of dainties and comforts
designed to make camp life pleasanter
for the soldiers. The American Red
Cross and the American Defence So
ciety are the local organizations which
have been forwarding these articles
TO the border.
Mrs. William Cumming Story. chair
man of the committee of the American
Defence Society which has charge OF
this work, said last evening she had
heard nothing Of the failure to distrlb-
ute articles snIpped 10 the camps, but
that an investigation of the report
that shipments were not being deliv-
cred would be made at once.
Health Of Camps Is Good.
The chaplains, in the statement is
sued following the meeting, requested
that the people of the country be adj
vised that in sending presents 10 mem
bers of the National Guard, the pack
ages be addressed in care of the chap
lain attached TO the particular regi.
ment Of which the men are members.
The health and sanitation of the bor-
der camps are excellent, according to
DR. Richard Pearson Strong, Of Har-
ward University, who has just complet-
ed ar extended tour of the camps at
the request of Acting Surgeon Gen
eral Birmingham, of the War Depart
ment. He was accompanied by Robert
| Bacon, former Ambassador to France
/ "In only n few OF the camps was
there any room for improvement" says
DR.. Strong's report. "and conditions
there were being speedily rectItied.
| Food of good quality and sufficient in
amount is being served. The medical
corps is deserving of high praise for
the manner in which it is supervising
! sanitary matters
Denies Tales of Hardships.
d.. Strong sailed yesterday on the
steamship Nestrls as chairman OF the
Return Visiting Financial and CONNER
cial Delegation to Brazil.
Further refutation of stories from
the border which tell of distressing
conditions is found in a letter from
Warren G. Holmes, of Montclair, y. j.,
a member of Troop c, first squadron of
New Jersey Cavalry, written from
Douglas. Ariz.
Everyone is Disguised with the re-
ports that 90 home and cause worry
and anxiety to friends" Holmes writes.
They are nine-tenths pure bull An
example is the knee-deep mud you read
about; also the three feet of water that
covered the plain after one heavy rain
the other day. II is bad enough in
reality. without talking that way"
Young Mems Christian Association
buildings are being placed at the dis
posal OF the troops along the border,
and eleven more association secre-
taries have started for the concentra-
ton camps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
BRITAIN LIMITS
BLACKLIST BAN
Won't Boycott the Neutral
Firms Trading with
Prescribed Ones.

Washington. July 29.-The British
blacklist is not intended to go beyond
the principals named in the list, and
there can be no indirect injury 20
American firms, as explained to the
State Department to-day by Sir Cecil
Spring Rice, the British Ambassador.
1t was represented that there is no
idea Of blacklisting neutral hrm
merely because it continued to do bust
ness with a firm that is blacklisted, out
if a neutral firm hsbitually and sys-
tematcally acted as cover for the
blacklisted firm, and so caused direct
trading between British firms and
blackisted firms, the cases would be
different.
Regarding payments 70 blacklisted
firms, the British action was declare
not 20 affect payment by neutrals, IS
the British government habitually
grants licenses to British firms TO pay
current debts to blacklisted firms, un-
less it is clear beyond doubt that such
payments would be passed on to or ere
ate a credit for enemy firms in enemy
territory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30

Secretary Baker says the guardsmcn
in some instances were transported in
day coaches, but that no cars without
lights were used, and that troop trains
were not sidctracked unrcasonably.
Regular army rstions more than suf-
fcient for the journey were furnished
all troops. he asserts. either on leaving
mobilization camps or en- route, and
that all cars used we're inspected 10
remedy defects or deficiencies that
would impcril health or safety of
troops.
The report says day coaches were
used only in cases where, owing to the
urgency Of the situation and the large
number of troops being moved at one
time. it was not practical to delay
When day coaches were used. Il ex-
plains, three men were assigned to each
four seats.
-Four Seats for Two Men.
In some cases railroads, without
extra charge, allowed two men to oc'
cupy four seats Where i could be
done, arrangements were made to trans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30

The department was informed that
many licenses already have been
granted TO British firms TO receive from
and pay TO Knauth, Nachod q kuhne,
and Zimmerman & Forshay, and that
there is no objection TO the Goodyear
Tire Company filling outstanding con-
tracts. but that il would be well TO
obtain a statement of the amount un-
filled.
Ambassador Page is returning from
England on the Philadelphia. Although
his visit is called a vacation, IL 10 I'M
derstood that he is coming TO discuss
with Secretary Lansing and President
Wilson the status of the various ques-
tions on blockade, mails and blacklist
pending between the two governments.
Berlin, July 81 via London. July
29).-The reply Of LORD Robert Cecil,
British Minister Of War Trade, in Par
lament on the British blacklist and
the insinuation that il only followed
the German example has evoked a
sharp semi-official rejoinder from the
"Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung.'
which accuses the minister of equivo-
cation and trifing with the truth:
The newspaper writes that Lord Rob-
ert CeciPs arguments were already con-
troverted in the German memorandum
to the neutrals of June 10 on the ille-
gality Of British measures against neu-
trail firms. Lord Robert did not at
tempt, the newspaper says, TO reply to
the memorandum, but tried TO blacken
Germany by asserting that Germany
resorted TO similar measures against
firms in neutral countries.
This assertion" the newspaper
adds, sis absolutely untrue. No meas
ure ever was adopted in Germany
which in any way is comparable to the
illegal interference Of England in the
commercial liberties of neutrals."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
HANGS SELF AT HOUR
SET FOR HIS WEDDING
Bride TO-Be Finds KOllfelder
LifeIess at His Home.

Mrs. Rose Leonard, widow living
in Glendale, Queens, was to have been
married yesterday morning TO Charles
Kollfelder, Of Woodhaven. When he
did not appear at her home for the
ceremony she became uneasy and set
out for Woodhaven.
She found Kollfelder's home crowded
with excited people. A strange hush
fell over the house as she entered.
where is Charles ?" she demanded.
His sister-in-law answered. Hes
here. but you can't see him just now"
she told the bride-tobe.
Then Mrs. Leonard's glance wandered
through a window. Beneath a shady
arbor in the back yard was a group
of neighbors about a form that lay
motionless on the ground. Kollfelder
had hanged himself IN a rope swing
His body had been discovered only a
short time before the hour set for his
marriage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30

mcndation Of the gusrdsmen and condi-
tions on the border generally.
"W, now have an army on the Mex
lean border and across the intcrna-
tional boundary so well prepared Tor
any prospective duty that no citizen
need give himself the slightent uncasi-
ness as to what will happen he said.
Mr.. Slaydcn declared tIooPs h@a ~, "a
moved without hitch and with all dis
patch necessary.
These troops" he said. were moved
in safety and comfort, even II Pullman
bcrths and nine-foot linen sheets could
not be supplied to all the men. Soiic-
itous Governors who are candidates
again seem TO have forgotten the regu-
lars. from whom no complaints have
come"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
STATE TO FREE CONEY
OF BEACH GRADERS
Acts on Mayors Request to Re-
move Distractions.

Albany, July 29-Upon receipt of a
request from Mayor Mitchell Of New
York, Attorney General Egburt +.
Woodbury. to-day instructed his New
York City Office to investigate alleged
illegal destruction Of fore shores at
Coney Island and similar seaside rev
sorts.
Ejectment proceedings against prop
erty owners whose structures extend
over high water mark will be started
at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
Park Statues Srpuced Up.

Idlers in City Hall Park who have
been watching Park Department work
men cover the statues of Nathan Hale
and BENJAMIN Franklin with a strange
looking liquid have been trying TO fig
ure out why bronze statues should be
painted. Inquiry at the Park Depart
ment Offices reveals that the liquid IS
special cleaning preparation, which
is TO be followed in a few days by
coat of compound invented by DR..
Kuckro, of the Metropolitan Museum
of Art. The combination is intended
to preserve the statues from deterl-
Grafton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30

fer troops from day coaches to tourist
sleepcrs
Regarding rations, the Secretary re-
ports that where cooking equipment
was not placed on trains the men we're
furnished with money to buy hot coffee,
the same as troops of the regular army
are allowed under similar conditions.
There was no reason for troops
seeking food from citizens en- route,
he added. at is not possible. unless
rstions have been thrown away. that
troops which have been reported short
of ratiors could have been short.
Every prccauticn was taken to see that
they started with an ample supply.
These troops are largely recruits. UNI
trained and undisciplined, and under
officers Of comparatively little expert
ence."
Acting Quartermastcr General Sharpe
reportcd that TO have moved all the
troops in Pullman or tourist cars would
have required three thousand cars. The
Pullman company made available for
the troops so per cent of all tourist
cars il owns.
Slaydcn Praises Guard.
Representative Slayden, who all
through the Mexican troubles has been
one Of the ADMINISTRATOR criticisers
spoke in the House to-day in com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
THREE BOMBS EXPLODED
IN PUBLISHING PLANT
Offices Of Anti-Catholic Paper
Scene of Attack.

Springfield. Mo, July 29-Three
bombs exploded beneath the floor of
THE Menace" publishing plant at
Aurora, 30. AZ AIS o'clock this morn
ing. slightly damaged the publishing
company plant and set fire to a mass
Of copies of THE Menace," an anti
Catholic publication. just of the press.
The flames were soon extinguished.
This weeks issue Of "The Menace,
dated August 5, carried several cleo
ton articles Il is customary TO start
the presses Saturday, but in an effort
10 defeat candidate for Governor in
the state the Missouri publication had
been printed and mailed Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
Beaten BY Two Highwaymen.

Stephen Jackson. OF 80 Wythc Ave-
nue.. Williamsburg. was attacked at
North Eleventh Street and Bedford
Avenue by two robbers yesterday:
They nkockcd him down. choked and
kicked him, and tried TO rifle HE mock
cts. His cries were heard by Police
man Manner. Of the b,04s.- az
station. When he approachcd he
thieves disappeared in McCarren Park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
MILITIA WELL
BAKER DECLARES
Day Coaches Used Only
When Urgency Ruled,
He Tells House.

Washington. July 2s.-ln response
% House resolutions Of inquiry
Secretary Baker to-day made
report on the transportation Of Ma
tionsl Guardsmen to the border. The
resolutions asked for information on
charges that the guardsmen had been
transported in day coaches, that their
trains had been unressonably side
tracked, and that they were insufici-
emily fed and cared for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30

The Oriental Rug Department
has ready for selection an extraordinarily
extensive assortment of
PERSIAN, CHINESE, INDIAN AND
CAUCASIAN RUGS
ircIuding many large and unusual sizes.
Practically every demand for Oriental Car
pets, for home or office use, can be supplied.
Careful inspection is invited.
(Fifth Floor)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-30
Women's Sports and Separate Skirts

rs Awning Stripe Skirts-formerIy to SIS los, 2.05
80 Colored Linen and Repp Skirtsformer to 675 los
Is CretOnne SkirtS-formeriy to us 2.05
Is White Serge Skrts-formerly to $50 2.05
Is COlored Corduroy Skrts-formerly to $50 2.05
Is Wool Check Skrts-fornery to SIS 2.05
so Plaid Cloth Skirts-fOrmerIy to 1880 $50
so Wool Stripe Skirts-formerIy to 1850 $50
so Black 6 Navy Taeta Skrts-formery to $50 500
u Flesh 6 White Satin SkrtS-formery to 1870 500
100 linen Outing Skirts-fornerly 100 $50