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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13

Sam obeyed As the launch
slacfened 10 a slow drift the smart
I looking power. boat with the British
flag ranged alongside. A man who
appeared TO be In authority touched
his cap formally.
Who's the owner OF this yes
scl7' he asked.
Me" answered Sam. without re
/ moving his pipe from his mouth.
Name Of vessel." demanded the
stranger briskly.
"Ffny.Fyfty."
Let's see your license
oh. this Is an American boat
Well. you're In Canadian waters
I'm a Canadian officer. | am en-
titled to inspect your papers. Let's
see them"
Didn't bring ON"
The man turned and held a
Whispered conversation with two
Of his colleagues. one OF them
nodded.
DO you know man named
Schmidt" asked the one in author.
ity. speaking TO the boat-mal,
Sam indicated that he did
Who is hs7'
"one OF my best customers"
Where's he from
Chicago. SO he told me. What's
the gamer"
You took him to Rockport three
days ago. didn't you7"
That's right"
And he's been TO Kingston twice
with YOU"
Three times" corrected Sam.
What was he doing at those
)laces7"
Doing? How do know |
didn't follow him"
m you are looking for SNUG.
glers.' interrupted Rosalind.
why"
Were not. madam" snapped the
stranger.
He turned again TO Sam.
Did this man Schmidt ever dis.
cuss military subjects with you?"
Yes. indeed. That Is. once"
The men exchanged significant
glances.
"When-and what7"
THE last time | had him out"
said Sam. He wanted to know
II didn't think Grant gave General
Style a raw deal when he put some.
body else on the job In the Shen.
andoah Valley"
There was hurried consultation
among the four strangers. and the
boat with the British ensign snort.
ed off across the river.
Il think we will go home now
observed Rosalind.
Without a word Sam started his
engine.
Gertrude Witherbee was on the
wharf when the launch came in.
She was waving "A yellow envelope
at Rosalind.
Telegram for you!" she called.
Rosalind took the message and
read as follows:
VIII arrive some time this even
ing. WILLIAMS.
Reginald Williams. the persist.
ent one. was coming, Rosalnd
gasped. Reginald was the bracelet
man! And the bracelet was now
upon the smoothly tanned arm OF
Gertrude.
Rosallnd shuddered. and pond
cred the matter deeply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13

field. I've come to the conclusion that
Erickson is one of the biggest men in
the council"
A well merited tribute to a big,
broadminded and able man!
And in thus recognizing the. broad
ness and bigness of Councilman Erick-
son, the mayors own growing bigness
is emphasized.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
GILL AND ERICKSON

entirety-listen to Mayor Gill:
"Some of his (Erickson's) ideas are
opposed to mine, and we have been po-
litical opponents often.
But he is broad and efficient, and
is one of the most conscientious men in
the council. 1t would be small of any
man who knows Erickson not to Judge
him one of the best possibilities in the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
astonishingly.

astonlshlngly.
Gill is supporting Erickson. Why?
Not because Erickson has been a faith
full admirer of his; not because Erickson
has always agreed with him and his
policies and views; not because they are
personal friends.
But listen-it is so rare a statement
in politics that it is worth repeating in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13

Mayor Hiram c. Gill will support
Councilman Oliver T. Erickson for re-
election!
The announcement, made Tues
day, would have been unbelievable a
few years ago. But time doth it's
wonders perform, and ellis clear vision
and breadth of thought and action grow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
DID YOU KNOW

II is advisable not to have a
piano around where there IS a baby
who has the habit OF putting thing
in its MOUTH "
And a dogfish won't run after a
catboat?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
Peace! Is 1t Wilson's Move?

Peace
What a thrill the world hint of yesterday
the dispatches which carried the i proposal Of negotiations
Call what by Germany swing neutral sent
acknowledgment of the kier probable dfcat-or the
chancellor declares, of inspired by God the
and HUMANITY wonderful contemplate possibilities
tansibly presented
of humanity will watch ealously President Wilson's
indeed be his golden forth esoute and
heart and faith speak the of humanity this
neutral nation speak consceniously
nesoiate-to things VIII President Wilson silent the
face Of such n opportunity?
When 70 talk things in the of
will seldom quarrel with
Of Wilson today fully much
London.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13

Child dancer is suing the city
OF Seattle for $1,000 for injuries
she sustained while wading in the
Lincoln playfield pool. If putting
ones foot In city places is worth
money. what a mint for c. Allen
Dale
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
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WHY NOT, EpDiE7

WAY NOT. EDotg1
The sporting editor draws the
conclusion that II IL no drawback
10 Chas G. Peterson. fancy bill
Hard shark. 10 be bald Why not
go the whole way. Eddie. and say
that Peterson's ambition IN TO be
as bald az a billiard BALI
YEsf MOI
When pretty blondes wed Japanese
With diamonds a-plenty TO dazzle
Judge Brinker here. It's certain
then
That Jewels beat Love 10 a fraz.
ylc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
vow

Modern marriage starts out with
a fox trot and ends up in lame
duck.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
DEDICATED TO THE
BUNCH WHO GO
ECGlESS

Say. folks. aren't you glad you
didn't put your surplus funds in
wheat and cotton speculation?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13

A thug dropped card when he
held up a young woman in Seattle
six years ago The other day the
police arrested a suspect.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
EVERY SATURDAY

To boycott food. the women plan.
At Seattle's Hippodrome.
But still It's up to the old man
To bring the bacon home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-13
PLENTY BULL AHEAD

With the Legislature to meet only
month from now. just think Of
John Won Herberg paying s2f. 500
for some fancy bull.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-30
Preparedness Parade in Norwich July 1
All Eastern Connecticut 10 be Invited

Norwich is planning for big eele- bfation Fourth Of July which will have as feature a mammoth preparedness parade and will De participated in by all of Eastern Connecticut. Invita- tions will be sent to every organized body, military. fraternal and social, 10 the city and town officials Of every community in New London and Windham counties and in general way 10 every resident of that territory. There will be special train and trolley service and everything will be done for the comfort and entertainment of the visitors.
 The programme for the day so far as II is outlined will be as follows. In the early morning there will be ringing Of bills; this will be followed by an auto mobile parade at 10 a. m; at II a. ID. appropriate literary exercises will be held at Court Square, while band con concerts will be given in different parts Of the city by one or more of the bands which have been engaged for the day. n the afternoon the great preparedness parade will take place. IL Is expected that fully 900 march CTS will be in line together with fifteen bands and a number of drum corps. The maTchers will include military bodies as well As civic organizations, and the committee on parade has had assurances that a large body Of mar. ines will be assigned to Norwich for that day II Is confidently expected that the parade will contain the largest number of armed men that has been seen in the city since the stirring days of the ei,ti war. In the evening there MIL be band concerts followed by the greatest display of fireworks ever seen in lhis section of the state. As the chairman of the general committee stated, "irom sunrise on the morning uf July 45h 10 long after the sunset hour, there will be something doing every minute Of the day
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MEXICAN CAMPAIGN

Fail responsibility for the attack on ths Americas troopers b8 Mexican lefees at caFf.zal baa been asaamed oy lae CarEanza Government
 Demand feH tae immediate release Of the American troopers captured n the engagement at Garrizal Las been made by the American government
 \ special tFaln carrying l50 AmeFi. cans left Mexico City for Vera Cruz.
 The American commanders report planes MexleaHs for unproyoked at tack at Mazatian.
 British diplomatic agents in detico will look after American interests there in case of a break
 The first clash Of arms between Carfanza soidiers and American troops took place near Carglzal. an abandoned town on the Mexican Ma. tlonal Railway. ninety miles south oi Jnafez.
 No aggresIye steps win b. taken other than mobilization Of addition al troops on The border unless the Carranza forces should begin hosiil. ftieH.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-30
FOREIGN

Women now em pioyeI hy fae Ger man Government u6R oGtr-r5bef the men government employ
 Private Aitkln ot tae Durham Light Infantry. daaf and dumb since the battle Of Loos, recovered his faculties as d result of an operation for appendicitis at larrow, England.
 Japan and Rusla are reported mak. ing favorable progress toward the con. eInsion Of an agreement for protection e their mutual interests in China.
 lee breakers and wrecEns apPara- tus have been ordered from Arehangel fo the Kcla Peninsula to aid tae American steamer Carolyn.
 Gen. Obregon. Carranza's Minister sf War. sent a circular to all the mai- lary commanders Of the republic or eering 8 general amnesty and author lzlng them 70 enroll for active service si1 rebel leaders.
 According to the Berliner Tagehlstt, err yon Batoch has not yet succeed
 in righunE the food distribution. Arabs revolt and take Mecca from arks. Jiddah and Fail are held and Medina is closely hesieged.
 A serious anfiruFkish uprising in Arabia ls rep red.
 Communial feeding of tho population pf Bs-An will be started on July [
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SPORTING

No manager can confidently face the double. header season with only five regular pitchers. That ls ali MeGraW has at present unless he intends 10 gIye schauer steady employment Mathewsou is nc longer able to pitch cHt 0s turn aud He at his best
 Han Wagner says Johnny Evers. sIz playing the but bal hare seen h.m play fer good many years. hiaE hs Wafs 6aIa season E 6E far lhe m1at wauaeffa. lhine n alH tae hls- tory af ba aaealH
 Henry Stafford eapta of t8e lat6 aufa basehai aam and one et tHe leading plasaHH sa college Ia e#s has joined tas NeH York Giaats. szaa- ford ls seeoad baseman.
 George Eaaser of the Bas Rod e0x paede8 uohit DO run game neainat ihe TaHkees at Bos.un.
 The Yale baseball team elected Harry William Le Gore Captain tor next year at lhe close of the series with Harvard
 Valentine Hood. 8 pugllst died at lhe National Sporting Club ln Lon don after being knocked out during 5 bout
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-30
Congregational Church Notes


 We are glad to be able 10 say with. out fear Of contradiction that while our High school has sent out young people Of ability and promise, DO one doubts the fact that brilliant future awaits some of those to whom diplo- mas were presented last Thurs day evening.
 The weekly Calendar may not be the proper medium through which to express an opinion or suggestion upon munici pal administration, but it may not be amiss to call the attention of the people 10 the difference that the streets in the center present on Sun. day mornings and the other days of the week While we would not en. courage unnecessary work on the Sabbath, yet since cleanliness is akin to godliness, there ought to be an st- tempt at least to be as clean on God $ day as on other days of the week, and the use of the sweeper on Sunday mornings would not entail a great deal of work and would add greatly to the comfort and sense of propHety of those who believe that as lar as possible, every thing should be made conducive 10 clean and quiet city on the Lord s day.
 In accordance with the plan an- nouneed last Sunday for July and August, the We Sisters Glass in charge of Miss Florence Sargent, will conduct the opening exercises in the Bible school next Sunday.
 An audience that filled the auditor- ium gathered last Sunoay evening to listen 10 Rev. w L. Beard, D. D. in the RaeeaIsurate service. The address of Df Beard was intensiy practical and could not fail to have impressed every one who heard it with the de. sirabiity of getting into touch with the laws ot God and making the life an illustration of a diTineIy directed purpose. Ne do not speak extrava- gently when We say Of pr. Beard thnt few speakers have more foreeful Ut. teFance and fewer sun a more con vincing and logical way of illustrating a topic and successfully appealing Ito his listeners. We congratulate the College, of which he is the president, upon having so able and so sympa- thetic a man as their leader and teacher.
 We wish to congratulate the Gradu- ating class of the High school in being permitted to have ss their commence ment orator man Of such reputat- ton .and exceptional ability as Hon. Hamilton Holt, His address was re- markable both in the matter and in the wonderful command the speaker both of the subject itself and a most felicitious way of presenting it.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-30
PASS ARMY BILL
 OF S1S2,OCO,OOO
Biggest Budget in History and S82.000.000 Over Last Year
NO ROLL CALL MADE
House Adopts Ali Amendments for Increases Without Opposition Committee Drafts Deficiency
 Bill Carrying s25.ooo, 900.

hington.--Without the formality of roll call the House passed the ar- my appropriation bill. the biggest bud get of the kind in the history of the country. The measure carries approxi- mately S1S2 900 900 and contains a number Of emergency items that were adopted as a result of the Mexican sit uIJfon.
 While the House was busy with the army budget, the appropriations com mittee was al work on a deficiency biH which will increase army expeHdi- lures something like s2500O.000 This later appropriation will defray the expenses of mobilizing and equipping he National Guard and provide emer- eency funds for the regular army now in the field on the border
 Increases for the National Guard and regulars adopted by the House are as follows,
 l. Horses for cavalry and other departments g 3000 800 Total appre- Priatian as increased S2.S00 Chair nan Hay informed the House that the War Department has recently con traeted for 6S,0oo horses and mules.
 2 Medical department and santa ion sf.oeo.000; total appropriation. g. 10000
 3. Engineer department $500 900; total appropriation S10Q0000.
 Ordnance stores. ammunition, s2,- 100000; total allowed s45O0 coo
 5. Manufacture of arms SS,00O .o00; total appropriation as increased s5.- 900 900
 $. Ordnance stores. supplies s3.000.. 900; total allowed s500O0 900.
 ' Machine guns for regulars s.. s500oo; total appropriation $3.360 900.
 S Machine guns for militia, new item of s2Oo0.O00
 g Armored motor cars sl5o00o; total allowed sS00.000.
 10. Field artillery. militia s5.ooo.- GOO; total Of increase appropriation. Ss s.ooo. oo0.
 IL Ammunition for field artillery for militia s5.0oo 900: total of increas. ed appropriation ss .ooo. 900.
 12 Military training camps for civilians sl,500,o00; total appropria- ton S2 000 .00o.
 In addition to these increases the House had previously authorized an additional appropriation Of Se.000, 900 for army aeronauties.
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$500, ,ooo,oeo NAVY.

Washington. - Secretary Daniel $ five year naval plan w-l be rushed to completion in thres years 1T the recommendation is adopted by Con gress. President Wilson Is strongly backing this proposal
 The crowding of the entire building programme Of five years into three amounts to almost doubling the naval increase and calls for the expeadi- ture of S5o0o00oo
 By January l. 1919, the United States navy will be composed of the following ships, if the reeommenda- ton Is adopted:
 Twenty-seYen battleships Of the first lne
 S-x battle cruisers.
 TweptynYe hatueships Of the sec ond line.
 Ten armored cruisers.
 Thirteen scout cruisers.
 Five first class cruisers.
 Three second class cruisers
 Ten third class cruisers.
 One hundred and eight destroyers. Eighteen fleet submarines
 One hundred and ffty-seveu coast submarines.
 SIX monitors.
 Twenty gunhoats.
 Four supply ships. fifteen fuel ships. Four transports. three tenders to torpedo vessels.
 Eight vessels of special types and two ammunition ships.
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 Bliss Florence R4msay and aaHes EmaH children. her uiseez. were af8anea aaea a 6sibo4t ta 8aEch they 1ere szaIng eaps.zed lH the Esaaua River ai Jackson lie. Pa
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Putnam patriot., 1916-06-30
Report Of Rural Schools
anteTbufy


 The closing exercises of the Ganier- bury schools were held a. Canterbury Plains on Wednesday, June 2lst, in the afternoon.
 Arrangements had been made to hold Ihe exercises in the church but long before time to begin mofe people had gathered than could crowd into the church and it was voted to trans. fer to the beautiful lawn before the cnufeh. Tbe stage was arranged un- der the splendid old elm tree land the people grouped themselves around in semi circle. The whole made a sight not soon To be forgotten.
 The program was well carried out and reflected much credit upon the teachers and pupils. Al this time certificates and dipio. mas were awarded as follows 25 first certificates, g second certificates, and third certificates. Those receiving the third certificates were lngeborg Olsen, Helen Combs, Elmer Ladd, Andrew Jones, Fred Allen, Elina Larson.
 IL MRS an inspiring sight to see the long line of graduates and made all feel that nothing Is too good for the boys and girls in our schools.
 Those receiving diplomas were Elina Larson. Mary Maxi, Mario Del Fesco, Edward Simino, Donald smith, lnge. borg Olsen, Helen Coombs, Elmer Ladd and Everett Hawes.
 A dipoma was granted to Daisy i.add who was too III To De present and wns sent her with the wish that il might bring her the health nil desire fer her
 X fine exhibit of school work sas ar- ranged in lhe town hal which reflect ed credit ap3a the schools
 Ashiofd
 on Tuesday, June Mth, at 2 in the afternoon more than 9pa people gather. ed In Bakers hnll al NaffenyIlIe 10 witness Ihe closing exercises of the seuools
 A splendid program was presented which reflected great credit upon all Of the teachers and parents and friends were justly proud ot the boys and gitls N ho carried their parts so well.
 Al the close Of the exercises b pupils received first certificates, l0 received second certificates, and l, Mary Bur rili, received a third certificate Those receiving diplomas Of graduation were Bertha Bassett, Norman Baker, Allen James Marjorie Case, Charles Snow, rene pton, Frank Cushman, Mary Buruu, Waller Suplna, Clara Armi lage
 Special mention was made Of Sadie Waygel, Fred Lipps, Michael rremko, Elizabeth knowlton and Clara Armi tage who have been taking advantage Of our schools this year even though they were awarded diplomas last year.
 \ remarkably fine exhibition of school work from each ot the schools was tastefafly arranged about the room.
 This second public graduation eNer- else was voted by all to be great success.
 EAslfoud
 On Tuesday, June l5Ih, fully 25o people gathered in the Methodist church at EaslfoFd Center to enJoy splendid program prepared by The schools for the closing day exercises.
 The exercises were in the form of pageant representing historical and geographical scenes aud events.
 AfleT the exercises boantiful feast of ice cream and cake was served to all.
 There was "a splendid exhibit of
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school and hand work which reflected great credit upon Inc work Of the school
 Al this time first certificates, E second certificates, ii third certificates and diplomas of graduation we're awarded.
 Those receiving the third certificates were. Newton Carpenter, Junis Harris son, Sara Harrison, sybil Converse, Martha and Susan Ghilkott, Julia senja, and Willie Nieminen, Lena kaUaia, Carl and William Saio, Dofo- thy Bowen, Lillie ks1ala.
 Those receiving diplomas Of gradua- ton were: Sara Harrison, Ina Buell., Newton Carpenter, Lena karsla, Floyd Scarborough, William Curtis, J ulia Dechand, Walter Frost, Walter Dew.
 Thompson
 On Friday, June 10th, more than 300 people gathered on the Grosyenor- dale athletic field and were delightful. ly entertained by pageant arranged and presented by the teachers Of the Thom pson schools. The costumes were splendid and each school had reason to be proud Of is pupils who carried the parts in a charming manner.
 \ fine exhibition of school and hand work was shown in the Swedish chapel and an excellent exhibition of drawing WAS made al the high school.
 Al the close of the exercises 65 first certificates, 2s second certificates, s third certificates and 24 diplomas Of graduation were awarded.
 Those getting lhe third certificate were. Ruth Child, Gladys smith Natter Knight, Ruth LindevaW, Mil dfed Bogee, Rose Alma Msdags, Jen- uIe GJanhIa, Edith Robbins
 Those awarded thg diplomas were Margaret Q Hfien, Ceeelia Bosia, Thomas Dobson, Jennie Granata, Dor. othy Dartt, Gladys May, Edward Mack, Evelyn Burrows. Mary John ston, Hamilton Paine, Florence Rid, Ruth LlndeyaH, Rupert Geissier, Blanche Greene, Bernard Langef. Herbert Corttis, Eta Swartz, HiIda Bfooks, Gladys smith, Ruth Child, Ella HerHck, Francis Melch, Dorothy Covell, Soter Demeter.
 Hampton
 lFh ha public graduation exercises of the Hampton schools were held in the Grange hall on Hampton HiA.
 The day was threatening but seemed in no way 10 interfere with the splen- did gathering oI people. The hall was crowded to the doors, fully 250 being present. and for fully two hours all were delightfully entertained by the pupils ot The several schools. Alter the exercises oonntiful feast of ice cream and cake WAS served to all.
 At this time first certificates, = second certificates, 6 th,rd certificates and diplomas were awarded.
 Those receiving the third certificates were: Jeannette Boulais, James Me 6regot, Edith Bufnham, Oswold Blumensehied, Beatrice butnham, Mary Hagopian.
 Those receiving the diplomas of graduation were; Lena Kenyon, Ed ward Fitzgerald, Beatrice Buraham, Mary Hagopian.
 Mary and Estella Decker were ob- liged to be out of school for some time with measles and did moi take the final examinations When the eNamina- lions are taken, fl passed, the girls will receive the diplomas of gradua. tion.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-30
The Southern Cnss-

The Southern Cross has for thoss south of the equator a national as well as a scientific interest. In Tas- aania, as well as in the whole of Australia, there is a patriotic senri- ment attached to this small but bril-. liant constellation It adorns the flag and is quite an emblem of the com. monvealth. and is as familiar to the man on the street as is our Dipper with us.-Montreal Herald,