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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-06-01
HISTORIC PENS.
Those Used In Signing Peace Treaties
Are the Most Sought.

! I - - 49, -N@~att~H
The collecting Of historic pens
has been quite fad for some years
lpast, especially in Europe. The
Ipens with which peace treaties are
Signed bring the highest prices If
Ithey happen to find their way into
the market, and there are many col
lectors who would be willing to give
thousands Of dollars for the pen
Khich shall declare an end to the
present war Of wars. Usually, how
ever, such pens remain the property
Of the states concerned.
When it became known that
peace had been declared between
Japan and Russia pen manufacture
ers all over the world sent supplies
Of their pens to the commissioners
who we're engaged in arranging the
terms, hoping that the document
would be completed through the
agency Of their wares. To avoid
any unfair discrimination between
the pen manufacturers it was de-
cided to use a quill in signing the
treaty.
1t was also a quill pen that was
used in signing the treaty Of peace
between the United States and
Spain after the war Of 1898. This
particular pen was afterward sold
for S125.
The pen used by the commissions
RS in signing the memorable treaty
If Paris fell into the hands Of the 4
'ormer Empress Eugene. Aside
rom its historic interest, it is also II
# great value, for it is mounted in
Iolid gold and incrusted in dia-
nonds.
Aside from the collectors there
re many who consider it lucky to
POSSESS a pen that has been used J
signing the reprieve Of a person
to death. Applications !
Or pens that have performed such .
srvice are often made to the gov
rnors Of states. Queen Victoria =
ways retained possession Of such :
ems. One Of these she presented :
, Nine. Albani, the singer. =
Pens which have been used BY d
Imous authors often fetch high 70
ices at auction. Dickens used the :.
me quill pen to write lizard
ines, Little Dorrit" and s'BIeak 81
ouse," which was sold some time =.
o for SIT. =
A valuable pen is the one which 81,
ncoln presented to a friend just q
fore his death. II was made from
portion Of a box which belonged W W
George Washington, while the a.,
K itself had been made from the
Of the desk belonging to the Of Of
plain Of the Mayhower. - New u,
1rk Sun. 81
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-06-01

Elizabeth de Barrie GIN. distinguish
ed harpist. Is the zone lady concert
Offering OF the chautauqua Besides
the bF1llIance and charm OF her artistry
on this Instrument. Airs. Gin Is a con
tralto soloist and sings beautifully to
her own accompaniment. giving prefer
ence to those folk songs and home bal
lads that find such appeal on the
harp. She Is also a delightful enter
tainer OF pleasing versatility. Her Sc
leetiOns Of character impersonation and
readings are chosen with the single
purpose of pleasing. She has chosen
wisely.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-06-01

Coming Soon. Under Big Tent,
The Inter Mountain Wagon
Shows, presenting the sensational
drama, The Girl Of Eagle Ranch,
Eighteen people, including big
band and orchestra. Watch for
date.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
FEDERAL PROBE OF
BlLLINCSLEYS GOES
INTO BANK RECORD

Further investigation OF the
Illegal liquor traffic conducted
by the 6illingsleys in Seattle,
which might possibly result In
the issuance OF three or four
more indictments against the
brothers, was continued Wed
nesday by the federal grand
jury.
The books and accounts OF the
Bnlingsleys' business in the Union
Savings & Trust Co, of Seattle,
we're inspected. Officers of the
tank we're called before the jury
to tell OF the business done be
tween the indicted bootleggers and
outside liquor interests
An inquiry was also started We'd
ncsday into the alleged operations
of the Billingsleys in Alaska. Sev'
oral witnesses from the North
have reported TO testify In connec
tion with these charges.
The IT, $. attorneys office an
uounced Wednesday that a mys
terious man. said to be instrumen
,al in conducting much Of the in
side operations of the ring. had
been caught. The individuals real
name is being ept a secret. lie will
appear before the fury.
At late hour Wednesday, Lo-
gan BilliIgsley was still confined
IN the Pierce county Jail, his attor.
neys having failed to obtain the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27

mczxanine ioges viii be sold
The balcony will Doc used ior
special lighting effects
The management viii furnish
noise makers. serpcntines and
punch,
Rui We haven't told you saout
The Grand
This In confidential
Gene Levy is rounding up nll
the dance hall girls from b low
Ycsler way
They're 10 conduct a -
SHOW" on the stage. with reg
ular BarhAry Coast orchestra
bar, and everything.
After the midnigh' ya'sIsSiile
performance the Customers VIII
be allowed TO 40 on the stage
and dance Just like the boys do
around sixth :. and King
It's 10 be- an entirely different
sort OF New Years eve for Seat
tie. entirely respectful 20 the
departed old John Barieycurn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
BIRTH CONTROL
BRANDED VICE

NEW YORK. Dec John II.
Sumner. Anthony Comstock's sue
eessor as the vice censor OF New
York city. today has the medical
society's word for II. and Is expect.
ed soon to brand birth control a
vice upon which relentless war shall
be declared.
Dr. Ira s. Vile. who. with DR.
s. A. Tannenbaum submitted the
minority favorable report. jumped
TO his feet and yelled.
This society contains members
who perform Illegal operations.
which is far worse than giving ad-
vice on birth regulation. and yet
they retain their membership"
A storm OF Kisses greeted this
outbursf. but DIR. VILE pushed his
fist in the air and stood his ground.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
MORE DRINK WATER
SINCE CITY'S DRY,
MAYOR IS SHOWN

Maybe the dry law didn't have
anything to do with Il, but
There we're .Si3 new water
meters connected during 1916,
Forty-two thousand regular Gus
toners use Cedar river drinking
fluid.
Revenues OF the city water de.
partment were SS7a.959 &C, and op.
Grating expenses ss62.635,l0 during
the last II months. leaving a rev
cnue surplus OF sl7.32456.
The outstanding debt has been
reduced to SASH. .4Si6l,
These statistics were submitted
TO Mayor Gin In Supt. Young's an
nual report
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
ENGLAND WILL
TELL WHAT She
IS FIGHTING FOR
BY 60 L. kEENE

t'nftsd Press staff Correspondent
LONDON. Dec. 2T.--Enolsnd
intends TO tell the world exactly
what she is fighting for. Her
answer 20 President Wilson's
note. suggesting that beili9er-
ents define their peace terms
will be a clear outline Of the OBJ
jeets which Great Britain and
her allies hope TO attain.
That this sort OF note is now in
process OF formulation Was learned
on unauestsonsd authority by the
United Press this afternoon. Pre-
sumably II was this business OF
drafting the reply which called the
ministry into conference at Premier
LLOYD eorge's residence In Down
ing st today
II Is known that yesterday Lloyd.
George conferred at length with
Alexander Rtbot. minister OF
finance In the French cabinet. and
Albert Thomas. minister of muni-
tions Of the BRAND ministry.
This conference probably had as
It's subject the question OF Joint
or. az least. an identical note
from all The allies. not only In an
swer to President Wilson's peace
suggestions. but also in answer to
the German note.
The outline OF the reasons why
England and her allies are fighting
probably will not go into minute
detail. but II will be definite enough
on all questions to answer compre-
hensively what the allies are fight
ing for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
Pep and Fun at Midnight Frolics in Seattle Theatres
Will Replace New Years Eve Booze Parties This Year

II husbant tries to sneak
ou, OF bed Just before midnight
Sunday. don't b. alarmed
He's simply on his way down
town for a dry New Years eve
celebration.
Insist on going along. n YOU
Ike. because Seattle - plan.
ming to say goodbye TO 1916
aud greet Kid 1917 In a perfect.
~ respectable way.
Midnight FoIlies." starting
at IL 80 p. m. sunday. viii b.
staged In the Coliseum. Jensen
& Won H.rberS say they'll
prove that a New Years evo
can bo celebrated With girls
and music. but no liquor.
We shall see what we shall
see.
Manager Reitor of the Alham.
bra theatre Il also on the lob
We're going to stage mid.
night matinee. he explained.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
U. S. IS FACING
FRESH TROUBLE
ALONG BORDER
BY CARL Q. CROAT

United Press Sfaff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-
Two developments that closely
followed each other today push
ed the Mexican situation TO the
foreground here.
The first was an unsolicited state
ment from the state department
that unrest in northern Mexico is
growing. and that as n result ad.
ministration attention more and
more Is focused toward the border.
The second was announcement by
Secretary Lane that he has issued
call for a conference OF the Amer.
ican members of the Mexican peace
commission at some early date.
probably this week.
Up TO noon no word had been re-
ceived as 20 whether Carranza had
signed the troop withdrawal pro,o.
col agreed upon by the commission.
The depart ment suspects villa OF
smuggling all the arms he needs
across the border Just how, the
department does not know. Nor
would the department say whether
conditions are worse than few
months ago when. In a note To Car.
rama. II characterized them as de-
plorablc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
u. s. MAY BREAK
WITH GERMANY IF
PEACE PLAN FAILS
By Robert J. Bender

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-DeSpite general feeI-
ing of hopelessness among government heads over
prospects for peace in The light of GermanyS latest
note men close to President Wilson believed today he
will strive to the utmost to prevent the situation get
ting beyond his grasp.
Two reasons they say will actuate him, namely:
desire to end the and desire, if possible,
to avoid having 10 put thru his Sussex note threat to
break relations with Germany should She overSep her
submarine pledges.
Officials made no secret of their peSSimiSm over the
allied rejection of the German proposal for a round
tahle conference
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27

what BRAND had been placed you. Every
employer could tell what PARTY ticket you had
called for. Every cheap ward heeler, every peanut
politician, every crafty handpicker, knew you by
your label!
Do you want that to continue?
Nonpartisanship will remove this compulsory
branding of free American citizens Nonpartisan-
ship guarantees REAL secrecy of the ballot
And Nonpartisanship today makes its last ap-
peal to you.
There is still chance to pull the Nonpartisan
bill thru. II is fighting chance There still
many thousands of Seattle folks ready, anxious and
glad to sign petition If presented to them. Will you
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
Sen. PoindeXter Likes
"Million-DOllar" Idea

WASHINGTON. Dec. lS, 1910
Editor The Star certainly congratulate you and
The Star for the successful fight you have made for
equality in tourist fares between Northwest cities and
California ! think it is victory which means more
than any one can possibly estimate at this time.
Your plan To advertise Seattle temperature i'll Eastern
naners Cthe "mlion dollar" idea) strikes we'll
worth while II carried out on the lines you suggest.
il ought 10 prove most beneficial method of publicity
for Seattle and the Puget sound country wish YOU
tho greatest measure OF success IN carrying 1t out
MILES POINDENTER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
BRITISH ARMY
AGAINST PEACE
BY WIN. PHILIP simms

United Press STAFF Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
~ FRANCE. Dec. q. Never has
the British army been so prepared
20 fight. Why should we talk
peace"
You can safely give that a. the
British army's answer to all peace
talk" declared a staff general to-
day. in answer to questions as 10
what he and his men thought OF
President Wilson's note.
To say the note fell like bomb
she'll is putting II mildly
Bombshells are always more or
less expected hereabouts. whereas
such step as that taken by the
American president was remotest
removed from all thoughts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27

This was tho more emphatic be-
cause Germany does not propose
now 10 link the idea Of world
peace guaranty with the round Ia
ble session apparently The allies
want such theme included.
While the idea OF obtaining
peace Is uppermost in administra-
ton minds. there is among the In
ner circle profound idea that "A
break with Germany is inevitable
If present peace proposals fail ut
terly.
In fact. one Of the highest off
cialg told the United Press today
that present plans call for no more
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
GUARDED AT
BANQUET AS
BOMBS FOUND

SALT LAKE, Dec. H.-An
anonymous letter received by
Gov. spry yesterday warning
him that an attempt would be
made 70 poison the food served
at the banquet to be given in
his honor last night at the New
house hotel, resulted in extrsor-
dinsry precautions being taken
In the preparation and serving
OF the dinner.
For a time the hotel kitchen re-
sembled a chemists laboratory. as
the state chemist. Herman Harms.
was called In. and made a minute
examination OF the ingredients OF
the meal. As soon as each dish vas
prepared the manager OF the hotel
ate a liberal sample, and another
sample was put thru various scien-
tific tests. During the transit OF
the food from the kitchen TO the
dining room IL was carefully guard
ed by detectives.
During the dinner the reward for
the arrest OF the person OF persons
who placed the Internal machine M
the corner of the governors hou .
on Sunday night was raised to
$4,000 by those present
Just before the dinner was served
another warning was received that
an attempt would be made TO throw
a bomb thru a window of the dining
room. and a Gordon OF police was
placed about the building.
The governor today said he sim
stood for what he said the day Joe
Hillstrom. the ]. W. w. leader. was
executed-that he declared the T..
w. w. TO be the most lawless eie-
ment in Utah, and that they should
be driven across the borders.
The governor is showing signs OF
worry. nor on HIS own account, but
on account OF the attempted de-
struction of his wife and children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
UNITED BODY TO
have new MAN
AS PRESIDENT

consummation OF the plan TO
consolidate the Chamber Of
Commerce and Commercial
Club In Seattle today Is as
cured.
Even the selection of the
president of the new united
civic body already mas been ten
taitseiy made.
He will be an active member
of the Commercial Club. who.
also, has retained member
ship IN the Chamber OF Com
merce.
Current rumor declared that for
mer Mayor George W Dilling would
be the new head but he emphstical
ly denied IL Wednesday
Il is known. however. that the
plans by which the merger Is to b,
effected contemplate a complete re
organization
The officers OF both clubs are tc
resign. and new election Is 10 bs
held.
Whether either Secretary Van
dell. OF the chamber. or Secretary
Reid. OF the Commercial Club. Will
be retained is not definitely decid
I'd. but probably will be largely az
TO the new president.
The merger plans. a. agreed "a
by the special committees OF ths
clubs at the final conference held
Wednesday. viii 20 10 the CONNER
ciai Club for action Friday night
special meeting has been called fol-
that purpose
The Chamber OF Commerce viii
act on IL next Tuesday. either al
rectiy thru its board OF trustees, OF
thru a resolution to refer the mat
ter 10 vote OF the whole member
ship.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
UTAH GOVERNOR FEARS POISON FOOD
Chamber Commercial Club Merger Plan Succeed!
Shall Human Beings Be Branded Like Cattle? !?

volunteer to present to your friends and
neighbors? And if you haven't signed one your
SELF call up Elliott 4255 ard find out the nearest
place to sign.
Five thousand signatures today may save the
day.
Thursday, at 6 p. m, every petition, whether
filled not quite filled, whether it contains
signature or TO- should be in the Nonpartisan head
quarters, 3lO7 Arcade building
Thursday is absolutely the very last minute
when petitions be handled, they must be
checked up at the city registration office and taken
to the secretary of state at Olympia Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27

II you voted last September in the primaries,
you were branded with identification mark just
as plainly the cowpuneher brands the cattle on
a ranch.
You were FORCED, you remember, to tell the
election officials to what party you belonged. If
you didn't tell, you got no ballot.
You had to tell them whether you
republican, a democrat, a socialist, progressive.
And when you told them, they put the party brand
on you. They placed your name and your PARTY
the official books Your political affilation
became public property. Every Tom. Dick and
Harry could look you up the books and learn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
NO SNOW HERE

Pilchuck Julia may figure the
snow will be couple OF squaws
deep. but Weather Dopester Sails
bury says that's not likely right
away.
It's going to be warmer tomor-
row" he says. and even if we
should have little snow today. 1t
viii probably turn to rain during
the next - hours"
The temperature at noon was 3i
end going up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
*. A." SENDS PAY
FOR BREAD STOLEN
Three YEARS AGO

70. A. was hungry on Christmas
day three years ago. and he took
three loaves OF bread from the
Pioneer bakery. II was a very un-
happy Christmas
But since then n. A." has been
fortunate. and able to afford
Christmas presents One Of his
presents WIS the following letter
and o 2-cent stamps TO the Pioneer
bakery. 14th ave. and Il. Union ST.;
Enclosed find 30 cents worth OF
stamps TO pay for three loaves OF
bread which I stole two years ago,
when out OF work and destitute. |
believe II is my duty to make resti-
tuition TO all whom ! have wronged
50 far as possible. Respectfully.
"E A "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
SPOKANE wins
US. FARM BANK

WASHINGTON. Dec 27-The
federal farm loan board today an.
nounced the following cities in
which farm loan banks will be To-
c1te1:
Springfield. Mass Baltimore.
Md. Columbia. :. c.. Louisville,
Ky. New Orleans. la: st Louis.
Mo: st, Paul. Minn; Omaha. Neb. !:
Wichita. Kan. Houston. Tex. i:
Berkeley. Cal: Spokane. Wash.
one hundred and forty contesting
cities were disappointed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
STRICKEN SNIP IS
NOT KNOWN nERE

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 81 Ef.
forts by the United Prcss 10 identify
the Sankaku Maru. now aground
off Chcefoo. failed toGay The name
does not appear in Lloyds' Register.
or in any available list OF vessels
on tho Pacific coast.
An official OF the Toyo Kisen
Kaisha, one OF the largest Japanese
steamship companies. expressed
the opinion that the vessel operates
between Oriental ports exclusively
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
Firlands Thanks


To The Star and Others Who
Furnished FirlRnds a Merry
Christmas:
Your gift is certainly appreci-
ated The Illness that keeps
our patients at Firlands is II
long one. II is always a prob
lem to provide interest and en-
tertalnment for their stay. You
have helped indeed. made il
possible-to provide interest.
amusement. and. believe. edu-
cation. Very sincerely yours.
!. $. MCBRIDE.
Commissioner of Health.
ROBERT NJ. STITH.
Chief tuberculosis Division.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
JIT VICTIM LEARNS
now he WAS HURT

After lying unconscious at the
City hospital since y. m. Tuesday
evening, Hans Hanson. 30. laborer.
regalned his senses sufficiently
wednesday to be told he had been
struck by a jltney bus at Maynard
ave and Jackson 81.
David Levinson. driver Of the
auto. was booked by the police. but
charges we're withheld pending
Hansons condition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27

note writing 10 Germany.
II added. II the Marina. Arabia
and other cases develop clear cut
violation OF German pledges IN the
Sussex case. or II Germany starts
tions can be the only answer.
new submarine campaign I'm case
peace fails. then a break In rela-
He declared that President vii.
sons peace" note and Secretary
Lansings subsequent verge OF
war" statement were in measure
educational so that the country
would not wonder what IL was all
about In event matters came up to
the breaking point.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27

Sl3.500 bond and Judge Neterer re
fusing to lower the set bail.
Continued search for Fred aud
Ora Billingsley and w. II. Pielow
has proved fruitless. II Is said the
three men are in Seattle and had
annomced their intentions to give
themselves W when they obtain
bail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
INDEPENDENCE HALL
FOR PEACE GONFAR

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. Elf the
belliGerent nations Of Europe agree
TO meet in peace conference they
will be offered use of Independence
hall. Mayor Thomas Il. Smith has
announced he will urge President
Wilson to usc his influence to
bring the diplomats here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
2 HELD FOR ARSON

Deputy Proeccutor Carmody filed
an information In the superior
court Wednesday, charging An
drew Clay Palmer. alias Louis
I.ochart, and Reany Myers with
second degree arson in connection
with the attempted firing of n
house at 4723 45th ave. s. on De
cemher 90.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
STOCKS SHOW GAIN

NEW YORK. Dec. Further
gains were made by speculative
leaders on initial trading on the
stock exchange today. Several Of
the more active stocks advanced I
10 ~, while the general list was
fractionally higher.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
Why Girl Steals

SAN JOSE. Cal. Dec. 27.-To
make other girl students In the
College OF the Pacific believe
she had rich relatives. Florence
Mason. an orphan. confessed
that she stole and used the
money to buy herself costly
Christmas presents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
Fifth Ave. Furs
Surprise Alaskan

NEW YORK, Dec. 27--beonard
sugden. from Alaska. after thinking
H. over for several months, today
declared that more furs are worn
on Fifth ave. in July than In his
frozen home land In the winter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
Wife's Poetry Is
Cause of Divorce

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 27.-Be.
cause his Wife mailed poetry to him
after she had had him arrested for
failure to support his son. Michael
Here has filed suit for divorce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
SNOW DELAYS PORTLAND CARS

PORTLAND. Dec. 27.-Street
cars were running today on slow
schedules as the result of snow.
fall. which began at a. m. and
continued until after 10 o'clock.
The weather bureau predicts tho
snow will be followed by rain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27
PREPARE FOR SNOW
Think it'll snow?

Think it'll snow?
Big auto trucs were carrying ex-
ira supplies TO Firlands sanatorium
Wednesday TO be stored up and
used in case heavy SHOWS isolate
the institution from Seattle.
We don't want TO be showed
in said Health Commissioner Nc
Bride. "and not have enough for
the patients 70 eat."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-27

Sometimes they
denote luxury.
"T he Green
Seal" was 4 jew
el - a Chinese
Jade. II meant
ID h A + II, en-
shroudei in mys-
terry.
This strange
story. by Charles
+. Walk. will ap-
pear in The Star
next week. II
starts Monday.
Take advantage
of the opportun,-
~ TO read a si.50
novel in six con-
secutive issues Of
this paper.