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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

Monkeys may be sacred In Japan.
but out in the 2SO0 block on Boyl-
ston ave ~ there is monkey
that is more or less I'm Dutch"
with some OF the first families
Some OF the other first families.
however. approve OF the monkey.
It is almost n flfty-fifty proposition
with the weight OF opinion slightly
against the monkey at this writing
Dr. +. n. Whiting. 2St2 Boylston
ave ~. was presented three years
go with blue e-bellied monkey OF
Formosa. an arlstocrat in all prob
abilities. OF the Hapalida family.
according to Or Whiting
Hence Little Joe"
II was presented TO him by Big
Joe" Westbrook. OF Alaska. who
had been befrlended by the physi-
clan. Westbrook weighed 200
pounds. The monkey weighed six
pounds, and hence was christened
Little Joe" and not Enrico. as
was first given out. Enrico IN the
first name of a famous vocalist
who had some sort OF romance
near n monkey house or something
IN New York. and the Seattle
monkey suffered.
But, aside from this. Little Joe"
Is loved by dozen or more fam
flies In the neighborhood in which
he lives. He is also disliked heart
ily by as many other families.
Dislike Aocumulates
The dislike has been growing
ever since Little Joe" dragged his
long tail up Boylston ave for the
first time.
The storm of dislike broke
Thursday last when petition
signed by indignant citizens was
presented to Prosecutor Lundin.
demanding that the monkey be
rxiled.
Deputy Prosecutor Palmer scour-
ed the statutes for some law IN
which to put "quletus' TO the
monkey. but could find nothing lie
was at last commissioned by lus-
tice Brinkor to instruct DR.. Whit
ing TO construct n cage, and II. aft.
or his inspection. he deems It sat.
isfactory, the case will be dropped.
Pending the construction of the
house, the neighborhood. split In
allegiance. is treading time and
Little Joe" chatters at the end of
a chain in q dark basement.
Eel rf,ht.no ittIs Girl
The monkey war. like the great
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
BILLINCSLEYS STILL
SAFE FROM ARREST

be combing the city for the broth
ers, but the slightest clue TO their
whereabouts has yet To be found.
The grand jury adjourned Friday
afternoon until Tuesday. January ..
when the investigation OF the Seat
tie liquor ring will be continued.
No indictments were returned by
the grand jury Friday. Logan Bn.
Kingsley was unable TO furnish bond.
and unless his friends come to his
aid. will be forced to spend New
Years day in the Pierce county Jail
Billingsley was IN conference the
greater part OF Friday with District
Attorney Allen. II is said he item.
lied the accounts and business done
By him.
Bllllngsley Is said TO have told a
friend recently in the court house
that It was costing him all he made
to grease the skids." meaning the
hiRher-ups.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
GUARD EXPECTS
TO DO SERVICE
over BORDER

Washington National Guard Of
flcers believe II is only matter of
months before the Second regiment,
N. c. w. with other contingents
thruout the country, will be called
for Mexican duty.
There IS nothing official TO base
conclusions on" said Adjt. Gen
Maurice Thompson Saturday. but
the officers believe that Mexican in
tervontion Is only a matter of time %
Gen. Thompson had been asked TO
explain rumor among enlisted men
to the effect that they will be again
called to the border in a few
months.
Officers have probably predicted
such action" said Gen. Thompson.
in private conversation with their
men, and started the rumor."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
COMMERCIAL CLUB
and CHAMBER TO
MERGE MARCH 3

a union OF the Chamber Of
Commerce and the Commercial
Club. the dream Of Seattle for
many years. is today so per
cent completed. The New
Year, 1917, "the year Of
achievement" will actually see
the dream fulfilled.
The Commercial Club Friday
night unanimously adopted the
merger plan agreed to by spe-
oial committees from each
body. who met jointly with
President Henry suxxsllo Of
the University Of Washington.
The latter acted in an advisory
capacity.
The report OF the joint commit
tee was read by Worrall Wilson
and was received with enthusiasts
applause. The Chamber OF Com
merce trustees will act on II mex
Tuesday. II was signed by al
members OF both committees, eS
ccpt former Senator S. II. Piles o
the Chamber.
The latter was called away ol
4 business engagement, but ha'
said he intended 10 sign with I
as to some Of the pro
visions.
Under the merger plan, the in
dehtedness OF the Commercial Clul
is to be wiped out Under th'
laws. two corporations cannot con
: olidate unless one is formally dis
solved.
For that reason. the Commercial
Club will give up its incorporation
The consolidated club is e
have its quarters in the new Arctic
club building. where the Chamber
recently secured a floor.
The plan OF operation OF the new
organization Is a concession. so fal
rs the election OF officers is con
cerned. 10 the demands for demo
cratic control by the membership
OF leaving IL to the trus
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
ALLIES
ANSWER
kAISE R

PARIS. Dec. 3o.-The allies
today formally refused to en-.
ter peace negotiations with
Germany without knowing
what eondi.lo Is the Teutonie
powers have 20 propose.
The note OF the allies reply.
ing 20 Germany, ~ announced
this evening. charges that the
German proposal appears more
like war measure than a
peace proposition.
The allied governments of Bel
Eium. France. Great Britain. Italy
Japan. Montenegro. Portugal. Rus
sia. Rumania and Serbia united In
the defense OF the liberty OF people
in true engagement. have decided
collectively 10 answer the so-called
peace proposal
First Of all. the allies protest
against the enerny's assertions at.
tempting 10 throw on the allies re-
sponsibility for the war.
Also the proclamation Of the cen.
tral powers claiming victory. Both
assertions are untrue
For 80 months the allies have
sustained the war which they did
the utmost 10 prevent. and they
have showed by their acts their at
tachment for peace.
This attachment is just as strong
today "a In 1914.
"rhe proposal appears more like
a war maneuver than an offer OF
peace.
AS far as the past ls concerned
tho note ignores facts, dates and
figures showing that Germany
wanted, provoked anS declared the
war.
AT The Hague II was the Ger.
man delegation that refused the
disarmament proposal in July. 1914.
II was Austria that declared war
on Serbia.
The central powers refused all
attempts 10 stop the conflict: they
refused Englands offer for con
ference: Frances offer for an in
ternational commission and the
cars arbitration policy.
belgium was invaded by the
empire which proclaimed that
treaties were scraps Of paper"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
Offers to Sell Body to
Highest Bidder to Save
Life of His Best Friend

OAKLAND. Cal. Dec. 90
TO save the life OF a friend
who once saved him, William
Mortimer. q. today offered to
sell himself as a slave to any one
who would advance the 5000 he
needs.
Early In the year. when !
was in n hospital. dying. this
friend, provided at least 5000
said Mortimer today.
II recovered from tho opera
tion. and promised TO repay him ,
by New Years day"
Now the tables are turned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

conflict across the big pond broke
Suddenly. The occasion being last
week when Little Joe" during his
wanderings about the district
Jumped on little Elizabeth Ken.
nedy. 3year-old daughter of Mrs
II. = Kennedy. Of 2S32 Boylston
ave. \. At least. some say he
jumped on he- and some say he
didn't This is the only big hitch
IN the story.
Anyway. Mrs. Kennedy says that
Betty was scratched terribly.
And Betty herself says so.
Betty Shows Wounds
HE scratched me here point.
ing to her eye. and here and
here designating other parts OF
her face Il was scared You
Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
MERGER DETAILS

Consolidated body TO be know a
as The Seattle Chamber of Com
merce and Commercial Club"
First annual election to be held
March 3. 1917.
Election OF president. two vice
presidents and is trustees shall be
by the combined membership. In
addition TO the names presented by
a nominating committee, nomina-
tions may also be made by petition
signed bv 100 members.
Beginning in 1918. six trustees a
year are TO be chosen, IL holding
over.
The trustees will choose the Sec
retary and treasurer.
There are 10 be nine bureaus.
membership of which is made up
by voluntary application.
Other committees are to be ap-
pointed by the president.
Dues paid up in the Commercial
Club, not exceeding $40. the annual
fee. will be credited in the new or
ganization to all active members
of that body.
Therell be no dining room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
Aha! East Learns
HoU Seattle Big
Guns Got Spanked

Remember the story in The
Star. telling about Seattle bust
ness men. professional men, poll
tIeians and judges getting
spanked with rubber hose
when they leaned over to look
al fake blsekmail pictures In
the city haIl7
The Chicago Tribune lifted
the story. word for word, from
The Star, and Saturday the
new issue OF the Literary d.
gest carried the account In full
as il appeared in The Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
ZOO WILL TRY
TO KEEP DOWN
DISORDER Lid

Two hundred policemen will be placed on duty at
10 p. m Sunday 10 help keep New Years JOY seek
erS from becoming dsorderly
Officers will be stationed at all dance halls, soft
drink cabaretS and theatres
An emergency detail will remain at Central station,
ready to dash out and escort troubemakerS to the city
jail
Inspector of Police Mike Powers admits that he is
up against situation this year. and that the police
don't know what's going 10 happen.
1--WE cenered on saloons and cabaret shows in
other years" he said, because the trouble usually
started where the booze flowed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

An operation will save the
friend. provided alta least 5000
can be secured. and Mortimer.
unable to raise the money. and
having nothing other than his
body. has offered that for sale
His soul Is not included in
the deal. He is opposed to
mortgaging that
The highest bidder can take a
deed for my body. and will
bind myself over AZ his slave"
Mortimer said.
lie IL not opposed to selling
himself TO n medical college for
experimentation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

With federal grand jury indict-
ments more than week old hang
ing over their heads, Fred and Ora
BIIlingsley and W. n. Pielow we're
stIIl at liberty, supposedly some
where in Seattle, at 1890 a. m. Sat
urday.
OFFICERS OF all kinds are said 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

Ships valued at So 100000 are
under course OF construction here.
Payroll is Millions
This means that shipbnlldcrs are
paying 5000 600 a month In wages
The yearly payroll Ia this new
industry alone will pass the $1,000.
900 mark next year
Oversee trade mounted by leaps
and bounds during 1916.
City Is Pacific Leader
san Francisco saw Seattle wrost
the supremacy OF the Pacific from
her. More than S400.000.0O worth
OF business In - months viii have
passed thru the port when figures
are totaled during the next few
weeks This Ia the declaration Of
Port. Warden PayBse.
During 1915 the ports business
amounted 10 s257.792 1913.
In 1914 Il t0talcd si5is0e.af3
Seattle bank elearings for
1915 ,otslee $500. .2i7. s5o0i. thus
breaking all previous records.
The announcement was made
by J. w. spsnaler, vice prcsi.
dent of the Seattle National
bank. at noon Saturday.
Last year the cIearinqs
amounted to s6i2. 2.e29 9.B7e.69.
Sidolights on the reasons for Sc
attle's solid prosperity reflect
progress.
Dry Law Reduces Arrests
Police court fines broke all pre-
yious records. passing the sg5. 900
mark This was due 10 the 800
liquor penalty az against light fines
for drunks before the state went
dry.
Bank deposits have reached ,l00,.
100000.
The official population OF Seat
Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
EAR OF PROMISE FULFILLED PREsAGES ONE OF ACEVEMEN
It's No Job for
Any Bonehead

Is lack of cooperation between the
United States district attorneys office
and that of United States Marshal Boyle
responsible for the fact that Fred and
Ora Billingsley are still at large? They
were indicted along with their brother
Logan by the federal grand jury a whole
week ago.
The fact remains that they have
escaped arrest.
And the truth of the business is that
ney Clay Allen to substantiate Logan's
confession as to how the Billingsley
brothers conducted wholesale traffic in
rupt public officials.
It's an open secret that the district at
torney,s office feels that the n,arshaPs
office has not giUen the right support in
the matter of making .qrrests.
And over at the marshars Office little effort is
made to cover up the fact that the arrest of Fred
and Ora Billngsley would have been easy if As
sistant District Attorney Winter S. Martin hadn't
broken faith with the marshal by permitting the pre-
mature publication Of the fact that the Bingsleys
h.d been indicted.
In fact he permitted the whole story become public
before Marshal Boyle knew that Logan Bingsley had
been arrested in San Francisco.
II the charge the marshas office is doing
best now to find Fred and Ora is it is also
hat in the beginning Martins boneheaded play for per-
zona publicity caused lot OF trouble that he had no
right
The public isn't interested in the bunders that have
been committed by both those Offices il is in seeing
them get together and get the Blingseys without fur
ther delay.
The people of Seattle the Bngsleys tie city and
county authorities in knot and make public spectacle
n them They expect their federal servants make
with the booze kings.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ALLEN OUGHT TO
MAKE TT IMPOSSIBLE FOR MARTIN TO
MAKE FURTHER ADVERTISING" BLUNDERS,
AND THEN If HE CAN'T GET ACTION FROM
THE MARSHAL HE OUGHT TO TAKE THE
MATTER TO THE GRAND JURY WHEN 1T
RECONVENES.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

tees.
Two previous attempts to con-
solidate the two clubs. once in 1911
and again in 1915, failed.
The merger committees consist
ed of the following;
Commercial Club - President
William f. Eckart. Worrall Wilson.
George w. Dilling. David w.
Bowen and +. c. Wagner.
Chamber OF Commerce-Judge
Thomas Burke. C. ]. Smith, ID. r.
Frederick, J. ID. Lowman and Sam
uel II. Piles.
The report makes no recon-
mendations for officers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

This year We may have as many
calls 10 Capitol Hill as We have TO
First and Yesler. But disorder will
be squelched this year. just as Il
used 10 be squelched during the
wet days
The police will be instructed 10
watch out for fellows carrying bot
ties on the hip. Special watch will
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

WASHINGTON. Dec. 30.-The de
partment Of justice today announced
filing a suit at Newark, ~ j.. under
the antitrust laws, against the
Lowell Mcconnell Manufacturing
CO., manufacturers OF klaxon auto
horns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
DRY LAW PUTS END
TO SALOON LEASES

Former saloon men who held un.
expired leases when the dry law
went into effect. lost cause to wor.
~ Saturday. when they received
news that the supreme court had
held landlords could not collect
rent for unexpired time.
This sustains decisions made In
superior court here by Judges
Smith. Gillian and Macintosh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

prevail below Yesler way. where
hundreds OF celebrators are expect.
ed TO flock TO see the dance halls.
That there will be a crowd on
the streets is certain, the police
believe. owing to the special an
nouncements OF cafes. theatres and
dance halls that they will be open
% New Years celebrators shortly
before midnight Sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
HHeralded Death!

young lawyer named Ferris in Los Angeles
came into possession of peculiar Chinese Jade
ring upon the death of his father former teaf
merchant. The ring was ncloSed in carved
ivory box.
AND 1T SEEMED TO POSSESS STRANGE
DEATH-DEALING POWERS!
Then thru the mail came second ivory box In
it was a diamond, the size of a hickory nut
The mystery of the situation made grizzled old Los
Angeles detectives scratch their heads
But il was solved.
Read "The Green Seal" which starts in MONDAYS
Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
PROSPEROUS 1916
MAKES WAY FOR
AMBITIOUS 1917

AM"1IIIS has been the Year of Promise.
Twelve months ago The Star
Ill heralded Kid 1915 with optimism.
i:I!;I - This Is the Year of Promise" was
,::I::ls.E the slogan.
i::I::El Nourished on rejuvenated in
dustry, recordbrcaking port bust
ness, and the sound expansion of the ship-buld-
ing industry, Seattle has forged ahead nightly.
Finally came the decision of the interstate
commerce commission knocking out the South
ern Pacific rate differentia placing Seattle on
the tourist map.
No longer will travellers out of the East be
penalized $3.50 for taking the shorter Northern
route.
The passing of old John Barleycorn failed
10 load down the community with economic
grief.
Figures enough to make the city dizzy prove
that 1917 should be welcomed with smile.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30
pATrLER Is vlCIoR

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 30.-Bat.
Ting Barrerre beat Jimmy Foley
In a 20-round mill here last night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

The trouble with Little Joe" Is
ira, he tried his monk-yshinos on
Boylston ave. II he had been In
congress, or the legislature, Instead,
the law wouldn't compel him TO
live In a monkey house, would IL
Forecast; Tonight and Sunday,
rain or snow; a little warmer"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-30

Give the kid the
best start posai
bic. He's got only
365 days 10 live.
Help make II N
Y { a y o =
ACHIEVEMENT"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-12-01
LONGEST REIGN on RECORD
Francis Joseph Assembled the Throne
Dec. 2, 104S.

London, Nov. z..-lt is doubtful II
in all history there has been an active.
authenticated reign longer than that
closed by the death OF Francis Joseph.
When nineteen years old he assembled
the throne of Austria, on abdication
of his uncle, Ferdinand l., Dec. 2, 1S4S.
Francis Joseph's reign was as event
full az 1t was long. From his imperial
vantage point he saw the French mon.
archy go down, the Second empire
rise and crumble, the Commune flare
briefly, and the republic of today rise
on its ashes; he saw the black pintons
of the Prussian eagle stamped on the
flag of the new German empire-later
to tower threateningly over Austria 1t.
self; he saw the papacy shorn of its
territorial demesne, while pickering
family of petty principalities was
welded into united Italy; he saw
Spain, once the greatest of colonial
powers, lose the last of her depend
encies in two oceans; he saw Japan
opened to Western civilization and
later defeat the sprawling Colossus OF
two continents; he saw the most abso-
lutte espotisms-Russia, Turkey and
Persia-concede repres entation to the
people; he saw at distance the
United States cement it's federation
with the blood of great internecine
war, and he saw his own brother prove
that monarchy could not take new root
on American soil.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-12-01
GERMAN ARMIES
NEAR BUCHAREST

London, Nov. 27.-With armies of
the Teutonic allies advancing toward
It, both from the west and southwest,
Bucharest, the capital of Roumania, is
in imminent peril.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's
troops have crossed the Danube from
Bulgarian territory to Zimnitza and
are in touch near Alexandria,, forty
seven miles southwest of Bucharest,
with the forces of General Won F'al.
kenhayn's army from Craiova.
All along the front on the Walla.
chan plains east of the Alt river,
the Roumanians are in flight, burning
towns behind them, Berlin says.
To the north, on the heights Of
Curtea-Dearges in the region Of
Dragoslavele, northeast of Campu-
lung, and in Western Moldavia the
Roumanians are offering strong resist
ance to the southwark advance Of the
Teutons. On all the sectors, attsmDts
by the Austro- Germans to advance
have been held back by the Rouman-
ians.
In the Macedonian theater bad
weather prevails and there has boea
no infantry action except on the len
wing Of the entente allied line. wAeee
the Italians have made further -.
ress toward Trnova, according ste
Pax1sL =.
= Little activity 10 being displayed
"a the Frsnch froak
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-12-01

Miss Dana Mason and Mrs. Mabel Nc
Clasky were Cresco visitors last Fri
day, the latter at the Robert Thomson
home and the former with Mrs. Clark,
a patient at Mercy Hospital.
For SALE-One of the best farms in
Howard Center Township, splendid
location; at bargain. Enquire of
stiff MRS. JAS. LONG,
Cresco, Ia, Rt. 3.
T. Kratz, one of the PLAIN DEALER
subscribers on Route 4, called Satur-
day to get acquainted with the Plain
Dealer folks and to have a copy sent
also to his son Demo residing near Pro-
twin.
Joe Griffin has pair of badly burned
hands. the injuries having been received
in extinguishing fire which originated
probably from a match thrown in
waste basket at his Office, last Satur-
day afternoon.
MIR. and Mrs. J. L. Mueller and little
daughter left Monday night for an
indefinite stay at Houston, Texas, 60
ing with the hope that the change will
prove beneficial to MIR. Mueller who is
in failing health.
Alma Gerber and Elsie Peters re-
turned Tuesday from a two weeks WIS.,
it With relatives and friends at Lake
Benton, MINI. Their cousin, Huldah
Peters, accompanied them home to Wis.,
it here until Christmas.
Mrs. Geo. Weideman of Iroquois, S.
D., left Wednesday for her home after
a visit with sister here, Mrs. Henry
Rethamel, and at North McGregor, Ia,
where she was called by the death of
nephew, Albert Kleinow.
An exchange contained long article
pertaining to- the waste of money on
roads by blowing and grading them in
fall of the year, making mud-mire of
the roads for the fall and spring. And
then asked question worth consider
ing: "Would not law prohibiting work
on roads after the first of September
be boon to the roads of our county,"
We believe every user of roads here
in Allamakee would vote aye and add
an amen besides.-Waukon Democrat.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-12-01
In Probate

In the District Court of the State Of Iowa,
in and for Howard County.
In the matter Of the Estate Of Lydia Mob
let, deceased. .. a
Notice Of disappointment Of Administrator.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the undersign-
ed has been appointed aud has qualified as
administrator Of the estate Of Lydia Noblet
persons in any manner indebted to said de-
ceased or her estate will make payment TO
the undersigned; and those having claims
against said deceased or her estate will pre-
sent them in manner and form as by law
required, for allowance and payment.
Dated this Goth day OF November A. D..
1916.
GEORGE MICHEL,
153t Administrator Of said Estate.