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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
QUEEN ANNE DEBATE
TEAM IS CHAMPION

Queen Anne high schools debat.
ing team Is announced Friday the
champion body OF wranglers on
Puget sound. having scored ten
points out Of n possible dozen In
n series OF debates with other high
schools.
by defeating rs other school
teams the Queens COPIED the s25
prize offered by the state depart.
ment Of public instruction. The de
bates were held under the auspices
Of the extension division OF the
university.
Broadway high scored nine points
for second place. Lincoln eight for
third. and Franklin and Stadium. OF
Tacoma. tied with seven points for
fourth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
DOUBT LOYALTY OF
CARRAnzA TROOPS

DOUGLAS. Aria. March IT,
With ZOO 900 rounds Of ammunition
here awaiting transportation to
Gov. Gales OF Sonora. rancherr ar.
irving from Nsco today expressed
douh, as 70 IN. loyalty OF Gales
troops In that region.
They had no verifieation OF
rumorr that villlsta bands were
heading for Csbuliona 20 join Car
ranxistss modified there who hav.
been reported in a mutinous mood.
should villa escape 20 the So
nora side OF the Sierra Maires. an
American expedition against him.
starting from Douglas. was eonaid-
cred az possibility Tho forces
AT Camp Douglas could move on an
hours notice.
Douglas has been placed under
tho mos, strict military censorship.
the same as that enforced Mt Co
lumbus.
Newspaper correspondents wer.
put on their honor not To send out
uncensorcd dispatches. even II
they devised methods OF beating
the censor"
Frve hundred de sscto govern
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
NOSE Cl0GGED FROM
A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.
..-.-.-.-.-...-.. ..-.-..-..-.-..

All What relief Your clogged
nostrils Npen right up. the afr pas
sages OF your head are clear and
you can breathe freely. No more
hawking. snuffling. mucous dis
charge. headache. dryness - no
struggling for breath ut night. your
cold or catarrh Is gone.
Don't stay stuffed up! Get a
small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm
from your druggist now. Apply a
little of this fragrant, antiseptic
cream In your nostrils, let IL pene
trate through every air passage of
the head; soothe and heal the
swollen. inflamed mucous mem.
brane, giving you instant relief
Ely's Cream Balm Is just what ev-
cry cold and catarrh sufferer has
been seeking. It's just splendid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
TIE HippopRoMg


musicale. including Scaitle's best
sololsts and a chorus OF 500 voices.
Four hundred artists will appear
CATHEDRAL HALL. 81. Margar-
cts parlsh-Piaylcts.
ST. BENEDICTS hAll-Muslc.
al program by Senior Francisco.
senorita Cariota and senorita En-
riqueta de In Cruz Mktcos.
IMMACULATE CONGO PIT o NJ
CHURCH - Mrs. Ruth Osborn
Mogan and other singers. John r.
Murphy. address. ireland and Her
People"
At the Hippodrome there will be
dancing and cards In addition 10 the
greatest ST. pauick's day musicale
ever staged here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
Bread Boxes:
.SS.25
RALPH DRESSES UP

TACOMA. March i7.--Stato Sen
ator Ralph Metcalf, logged out in
a striped suit, gray tweed over
coat and soft gray hat. was award
ed the prize for being the best
dressed man in Tacoma yesterday.
Four women were judges Tacoma
IL celebrating Dress-Up week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
SENATE treasures
PEOPLE OF MEXICO

WASHINGTON. March IA
resolution assuring all Mexicans
that tho American expedition into
their country was not sent there
for the purpose Of Intervention. and
that IL would not encroach In the
slightest degree on Mexican sov-
erignty. was adopted today BY the
senate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
WOMEN ORGANIZE

Women voters OF Washington will
hold a convention In Seattle March
81. They are organizing under Miss
Margaret Fay Whittemore, OF
Washington. u. C.. TO help pass the
constitutional amendment
which would refer the votcs.for-
women question TO each state for
action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17

ST. Patrick himself couldn't have
cold more shamrocks than are be-
ing bArtered on the streets OF Sc
attic Friday by rosy-cheeked "col-
ieens- from the Catholic parishes
20 brighten the hours for tho or
phan boys II the Briscoe homo at
OrslliA-
Today IN the Seventeenth Of
Ireland In various parts OF the
city the memory OF the patron saint
Of the Ererald Isle will be hon
ored Friday evening. Programs
viii be given 1T tho following
places:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17

impatient over the delay In bring
Ing out their people, Mormons OF
III pAso have obtained Gen. Ga.
yaris consent to send train To.
ward Pearson. where the Mormons
are congregatcd.
II tho CarranKistaa do not start
the refugees northward before the
special train reaches them. 4, Is be
lieved the Mormona cannot return
to the border before Saturday.
MeSicans burned bridges Of the
Mexico Northwestern railroad near
San Pedro. further delaying the res
cue OF Mormon colonistA. Il was
stated hero today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
CONTINUED FROM PAGE
AER0PLAkE SCOUTS LEAD U. S. TROOPS IN
PURSUIT OF BANDIT CHIEF IN MEXICO

bandits wiped
Additional troops arrived at Columbus today. Munitions
continued pouring in
Col Miguel Sanveente has been found wounded by
American scouts. lie is suspected OF being Columbus
raider.
Sam Hess American employe of ranch at Corraitos
today told thrilling story Of having Nstas murder
five Mexicans there and hdnap young girl lie himself
escaped by hiding under haystack
The main American column from Columbus spent the
night Boca Grande hole, Is miles south OF the
border according reports brought Columbus by wagon
trains. Yesterday march covered about IS miles.
The columns cavalry vanguard expected reach Guz-
man tonight Gen Bertanls cavalry is still at Guzman.
delay bring
Mormons of guard ojtas
III obtained Gen. Ga villa from slipping thru
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
REPORT IS WERE LOST

LONDON. March V.-FKseer
sre feared 20 have persisted In
the sinking Of the Dutch liner
Tubsnsis. the Evening Stand.
ard declared today. A iifebost
containing that number 10 miss
ING. ard II 10 thought the craft
may have been s~amped.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
HUGHES TO SPEAK

II. l. Hughes OF Spokane will
speak on Vocational and Trade
at . meeting under the
auspices OF tho women's College
club at the Commercial Club Sat.
1rday noon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
COLLEENS SELL
SHAMROCK TAG
VII SON WEARS THE GREEN

WASHINGTON. March H.
President Wilson appeared at
his office today wearing a
bright green necktie and \ suit
with 4 green tinge. In his la
pei was a real Irish shamrock.
sent to him by John Redmond.
the Irish parliamentary leader.
Attaches of his office also
wore green adornments In
honor OF St Patrick's day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
TO INVESTIGATE
!. LINERS SINKING

WARRINGTON. March W
An Investigation has been or.
cered Into the sinking Of the
Dutch liner Tubsntia. with
Americans aboard. by IN err
pIoslon In the North sea. II
was announced today by Frank
L. Polk. counsellor of the state
department
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
WILSON ASSURED OF
CARRANZA APPROVAL

WASHINGTON. March IL
President Wilson today received
further assurances that Venus.
tiano Carranza approves of tho
American expedition against villa.
II was learned Carranzn gave Con.
sui Silliman additional expressions
OF confidence and willingness 20
co-operAte.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
Offer SHOW PRIZES

Valuable prizes will be awarded
for best exhibits at the Seattle Real
Estate association show. 10 be held
the last week OF March.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
Sale of " omen s
Neu Checked
Coats
1925
EARRINGS IN TOWN

On his semi-annual inspection.
trip A. j. Earring. president of thee
Milwaukee railroad. is in Seattle.
Friday. He promises more cars,
will be sent West. .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
VETOES TWO BILLS

Mayor Gill vetoed the council
measure calling for quarterly re-
ports from the light and water de-
partments, and the bill appropriate
ing 500 to the League of Washing
ton Municipalities Thursday,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
"FRESHIES" IN COLOR

University freshmen are wear
ing the green Friday That is, lit
Ito green caps on the backs of
their heads. They haven't worn
them since Thanksgiving. They
held a bonfire ceremony on Denny
field Thursday night in honor of
the revival.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
IRON:

increases strengths
OF delicate. ner-s
v q n =. rundown
people 200 per
cent In ten dave
IN many In sta noes.
500 forfeit IL IL
fails as per fun ex-
PLANTATION in large
article soon to APP
pear In this paper
K your doctor or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17

West Virginia company makes
potash from waste stems OF tobac-
co plants.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
New Washable Kid
Cloves at $I.25

WI ASHABLE,-a decid-
w edly convenient fea-
ture. Ii is not necessary to
leave them 10 be cleaned
you can wash them at
home, and every pair IS
guaranteed.
In all the new Spring
Shades-sand, Palm Beach.
putty, canary, gray and
pearl white.
One clasp only. Your
choice of embroidery on the
backs, either heavy or light,
most all in contrasting
shades. Pair, SIPS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
For Brighter Floors
These Mop Specials
Sl.2s Large Size Punch"
Polish Mop csc

Note in the sketch the
Any Angle handle. Fur
niture doesn't have TO be
moved-this Mop will
reach the hard spots,
SIPS large size Triangle
Oiled Mop .......6 Sc
75c medium size Triangle
Oiled Mop ........4 5c
25c small TriARkle Cedar
Oil Mops 19c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17

Lima Park Bsthhouse opens Mar.
18th.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17

owl Drug Co. Bartcil Drug CO..
and Swifts Pharmacy always carry
II in stock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17

ment 'avalrymen have been sent 10
guard Oiitas pass and prevent
villa from slipping thru II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17

Small. chcrfC,
nistcrs. ctc.N
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-17
Boys Spring Hats

New Wash Hats, SOC and 75t.
We have just received a new !
Puritan Blouses, SOC. Third Fl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
SUCCESST ITALTANI MEL
CADORE E SUI CARSO
! Tedeschi Abbandonano POf-
fensiva L'Attacco sui Forte
di Vaux FallitO

Mel suo rapporto pubblicato Roma
ier Sera il generate Cadorna aununcia che
le truppe italiane hanuo oCcupato la For
celia di Fontana Negra, n 25SS metri sui
livello del mare, sui gruppo dele Tofane,
ed hanno frustrato una manOvra avvilup-
pautc tentata dagl austriaci subito dopo.
lie forze italiane hanno anche sorpreso una
triuCea nemiCa ad est di Petcano, a piedt
del San Michele vi hanno fatto bottino di
armi di muniziuni
81 trova Roma il presdeute del Con
siglio serbo. Pasch, il duale fu ricevuto in
qucsti giorni dai mintstri italiani Teri
dal papa
La battaglia di Verdun continue senza
che tedesChi sianO anCOra riusciti ad
espugnarc II forte di NauN che francesl
hanno frillantemente difeso con picno
successo. Notizie da Parigi dicono che gil
attacchi tedcschi contro Nerdun vanno
perdcndo di intcnsita'. cosi che ST crede
che II kronprina stia per abbandonare lof-
fensva in quclla zona.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
PRESIDENT WILSON THANKS
DREXEL BIDDLE CORPS
Chief Executive Gratified at Organ
ization's Offer of Aid

Hearty Endorsement of the DreXel Bid
die Military Corps was given last night
at a special meeting Of the Plasterers and
Cement Finishers Union No. s, which is
one Of the largest labor unions In the
city. It was generally agreed that the
movement was the best way Of arousing
patriotism and at the same time setting
the pace for preparedness
The corps, which comprises as regi-
ments and companies, is drilling regularly
under the direction of United States Gov
ernment officers and under command Of
Adjutant General Gilmore.
Regiments of employees of numerous
business and Industrial establishments are
included in the corps,
A. ]. Drexel Biddle received a letter
from President Wilson today through Sec
retary Tumulty, in which the President
expressed his appreciation OF an offer Of
the BIddle Corps t9 aid i'm the protec-
ton Of the country should necessity arise
A similar letter was received by Adiutant
General Read, of the War Department
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
ESTATE OF SAMUEL BRIT0N
VALUED AT $246,294.7S
Account Filed Before Register of
Wills-Other Wills Probated

The estate of Samuel Briton, who died
In May. 1915. is valued at s246.294.7S i'm
an account filed by the executors with
Register of Wills Sheehan today.
A balance of 1921. 1.74741 awaits distri-
button under the will and among distri-
buttons made were a number of articles to
the Pennsylvania Chapter Colonial
Danes, valued at s665.4O; a painting to
the Philadelphia Club, and paintings be-
queathed to the city of Philadelphia and
delivered to the custodian Of Independence
Hall
Bequests of 500 each to St Vincent
Orphans Home, St Mary's Hospital and
st Josephs orphan Asylum are included
i'm the will of Lena Slcox. 1856 Edgcmont
street, who left an estate valued at $500.
other wills probated today were those
Of A. Eldridge Brown, 11h and Pine
streets, which disposes of property valued
at 100000; william Howell. Jr.. 2ttS st.
James place. 10000; Edmund Wright.
566S Boyer street, $4,000; Mary Ashman.
S26 North Stillman street $4,000, and
Katharena Lichtenberger; 221O North 9Th
street S2450.
The personal effects of the estate of
Mary b. Howe have been appraised at
S1d,532.31; Lewis II. Carpenter, S13,O3645,
and Francis G. Hoffman. si755.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
WIVES OF NOTED OFFICERS
MEET AT NAVAL HOME TODAY
Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Logan at Pre-
paredness Meeting

The wives Of Admiral George Dewey.
General Logan and other prominent men
are expected To be among the guests at
"a meeting Of the Philadelphia Branch Of
the Woman's Section of the Navy League
Of the United States this afternoon, at
the United States Naval Home, cath and
Fit2water streets, Mrs. Alexander Van
Rensselaer,, governess Of the PenlsyI-
yania State branch will preside AT the
meeting, to which all those Interested are
invited
Plans for tlle establishment of won-
ans naval camp at Washington will be
discussed, The purpose of the camp will
be 70 organize women in the campaign
for adequate naval preparedness. At the
same time the women will receive instruc-
tion that will be of service in national
preparedness. The meeting has been ar
ranged by Mrs. Frederick RouHsdille
Payne vice chairman of the Philadelphia
section and wife of the executive officer of
the Naval Home, Among those who will
attend the meeting are Mrs. William Cum
mings Storey and Mrs. Mary 5. Lock
wood wife OF the chaplain general of the
q. A. r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
ALL AMERICANS SAVED
WHEN TUBANTIA SANK
List of Missing Reduced to
Four-Dutch Insist Crack
Liner Was Torpedoed

LONDON, March 1s.-Au Americans on
board the Dutch liner Tubantia which
was sunk In the North Sea on Thursday
were saved The list of missing has beeh
reduced to four
The Dutch Foreign Office convinced that
the liner was sent to the bottom by tor
pedo is reported to have begun work upon
a strong note of protest which VIII be
sent to the German Government and
which will percmptorly demand eNplana-
tion. II is denied in Berlin that the Tu-
bantia was sunk by a "U' boat.
The foregoing were the outstanding
features today in the story of the loss or
the fine Dutch ship.
dispatch from Berlin says the Ann
sterdam correspondent or the Nossische
Zeitung teegraphed today that two Eng
lsh submarines were in the vicinity
where the Tubantia was sunk "a hours
before the liner went down.
The Secretary of the British Admiralty.
commenting on the Berlin report that
English submarines were near the scene
of the Tuhantia sinking declared the re.
port was untrue
A Central News dispatch from Amster-
dam reported that Uli the passengers of the
1ubantia were saved. and that If any
fatalities attended the destruction of the
ship the victims would prove to be seamen.
by South American diplomats, who we're
on their way home, were lost. II Is esti-
mated that the loss of the ship together
with her cargo, mails and the baggage of
her passengers will aggregate S4,50O,00O.
The greatest Indignation exists through
out Holland. Most of the Dutch news
papers have abandoned the theory that the
Tubanta was struck by a drifting mine
and take it for granted she was tor
pp1Dnd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
AMERICAN PEOPLE TOO
HEANLY--REDFTELD
Secretary Says Washing of
Clothes Makes Rags Unfit
for Paper Making

WASHINGTON, March is. -- No one
ever accused a man with side whiskers
with being afflicted with a sense Of humor.
But when Secretary Of Commerce Red
field announced that American rags were
Of little use to the manufacturers Of pa
per because the american people washed
too much" there was burst Of laughter
which ran country wide
II appears that the raw material for
the manufacture of paper is running eX.
tremely low-so low that the manufac.
turers are becoming seriously alarmed
The Secretary, some time ago, issued a
call TO the country 10 save It's old rags
This call met with considerable response
especially when II was explained that the
European war had virtually shut off the
importation Of rags into this country.
When the first consiknments Of Amer
lean rags, principally linens and cuttons
reached the manufacturers there was a
disCordant wall Of despair. The product
would not do at ALL the manufacturers
said They had been used to the rags Of
Europe. which were filthy and contained
much Of their original component parts.
THE American rags are too clean they
said. THE American people, apparently.
are addicted to washing their clothes to
an extent that destroys the usefulness of
the remnants SO far as paper making is
concerned"
Secretary Redfeld. thereupon, issued
grave warning that citizens Of the United
States were washing too much for the
good Of the papcrnakers' industry lie
followed 1t later with n call however. for
such material. More than "A million copies
OF the announcement have been sent
broadcast throughout the United states
and will be posted in postoftices and other
public places Chambers Of Commerce
and other commercial organizations also
have been enlisted in the crusade,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18

That don't work" said the cop. and
you can explain il to Magistrate PEN
mock"
on reaching the Germantown police
station the prisoner gave his name as
Frank Nilechti. He explained that he
was simply trying 10 see Delechio 10 pay
a bill.
Il try front door" said VilechtI. cant
get in. Then l try back door, sama ting.
| see da lad, so / climb up and try 10
get cen from top. Then come cop. So.
here | am What's da mat. heyY'
Delechio. who had been sound asleep.
vas summoned. When he saw Vilechti
hs greeted him with a warm handshake.
Here Is ia mon for da eheeekens 1 buy. "
said Niiechti, aud be gave Joe $3.50
Joe then explained that he was a sound
sleeper and when Frank called he often
came In through the trapdoor In the roof
when he found the doors locked
The Judge agreed that the prisoner Rad
proved his innocence and Vilechti waz
discharged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
ENGINEERING STUDENTS
OF L. OF p. TO GO ON TRIP
Seniors to Start on Extensive Inspec.
tion Tour Tomorrow

The senior mechanical engineering stu.
dents of the University of Pennsylvania
will leave tomorrow for their regular an.
nual inspection trip of industrial plants.
The trip will last two weeks, and in that
time they will cover a large part of the
industrial territory between Philadelphia
and the Mississippi River.
The trip is outlined to cover a large
variety of Industrial processes which
have not previously been recognized by
the average student as belonging to the
realm of mechanical engineering. In two
or three instances the Industrial plants
have provided special cars for the trans
portation of the party and five companies
have extended luncheon invitations.
The program of the plants to be in.
spectcd is as follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
Police Court Chronicles

There's a robber on the roof Of a house
on Boynton street"
This message was received bv the police
OF the Germantown station. The sergeant
sent cop TO investigate and he found
several Italian women talking eNcitedly
on the street After much trouble the
bluecoat learned that there was a daring
thief on the roof Of the home OF Joe Dele
chic. In the rear OF the house the COP
found a ladder. He climbed il steaIthiIy,
and, sure enough, found an Italian stand,
ing beside the chimney The man was
about TO dash through trap door when
the cop caught him by the neck.
The Italian was amazed Whats da
mat?' he asked. Il don do noddng.
wanta see joe"