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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
GERMANS Believe
VERDUN WILL FALL

BERLIN. May 90, Germans re-
gard the fall OF Verdun as certain.
They do not believe, however. that
it's surrender will result in col
lapse OF the allies.
The German lines are drawing
closer around the fortress today.
II Is understood here the defenses
centering on hin 30l and Dead
mans hill soon viii be in Teuton
hands.
The Germans hold that by con
slant hammering at the French,
with Austrians pushing their way
into Italy, and the British and Rus
SLAMS being firmly checked. they are
coming nearer TO victory every day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
TWENTY CITIES TO
PARADE on JUNE Z

Mayors Of 20 cities have agreed
to advocate preparedness parades
June 2. according 10 an announce
ment received by Mayor GIN Satur.
day. They represent Chicago. Day.
ton. pittsburg. Rochester. Newark.
Los Angeles. Toledo. Cleveland.
For, Worth. Dallas. 81. Louis. New
Orleans. Portland. Providence
Cairo. Houston. Oklahoma City and
Kansas City.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
ARMY BILL

WASHINGTON. May 20
Tine Hay-Chamherialn confsr-
ence army bill passed the
house today by q vote Of $40 TO
Is and Will 90 TO the president
Immediately.
Representative Mann and
other republicans who stood
for . standing army 10000
strong voted against H.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
SALVATION ARMY

.A We ask your kind donations % useful
articles or material which you no longer
~ need. Help US in our work Of making
@mSnen. Our wagon or truck will call on
saseceipt OF telephone message. our tes-
~zphone number IL MAIN 279e. Please note
especially there Is a great need for paper
OF all kinds. especially newspapers and
magazines. no matter how old. Don't
burn. but save them.
- n you need a man for work. call
Il Elliott 3fts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
WILLIAM TAKES
FANCY TO A SUIT

SAN JOSE. May 2o.-wii.
liam Shore II in danger Of jail
because he followed a citizen
around for two days. demand.
ing that the man surrender his
clothing and give II TO Shore.
Il pestered him 30 much he
finally gave mo the suit" said
tho prisoner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
Subordination Of the Council to Committees
Retards Public Welfare, Says A. E. Griffiths

THIS IL ore Of the series Of
articles on mast~ipsl govern
mest wrttt~n for The star BY
su-tia y. srtfnths. who IL rec
ognised 80 ono Of the leading
authorities ON the subject In the
Northwest. In the present srti-
Gle Nr. GriffIshs discusses the
stts council
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20

HOQUIAM. May 20.--IIeart trou-
BILE caused the death of Robert r.
Lytle, pioneer lumberman, here to-
day. He was interested In manu-
featuring lumber products I'm Ho.
uuiam and Portland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
RAISE MORE MILITIA

AUSTIN. Tex.. MAY 2o.---Gov.
Ferguson today authorized recruit.
Ing OF nine additional units OF the
Texas militia, raising the quota
from this state IN the federal sery.
ice TO 300
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

The Franklin High School Alum.
nae association will present the
three-act comedy, Destiny" on the
evenings of May rs and 81 The
proceeds will go into the students
loan fund.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20

ORovlliE. Cal. May 2o-~Rev.
Madison Slaughter. tn custody OF
Sheriff Riddle. left Oroyiile at i2 05
p. IN. today. en- ront. 10 San Quen.
tin. 10 serve ib years for an assault
on Gertrude i.amson. ls
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
KILLED BY OFFICER

LOS ANGELES, May 20.-Frank
Price was shot in the back and
killed while, 1t Is alleged. he at
tempted to flee with case Of
stolen eggs, by Patrolman ID. NJ.
Jones,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20

Modern rooms. Best service. Spe-
rial rates. Hotel Virglnus. s04 Vir.
ginia. near Westlake Ave.--Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
Resiinol

is Doctors prescription which, for
over twenty years, has been con-
siantly used by other physicians for
eczema and other itching. burning,
unsightly skin affections
They prescribe Resinol knowing
that its remarkable soothing, healing
action is due to Ingredients so gen.
tie and harmless as TO be suited
even to baby's delicate skin.
All druggists sell Rssinol Soap and Ps.inol
Ointment, For trial sire Of each, write 10 Dept
1i-R. Resinnl, nslunore Md
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20

edge OF asroplancs. artillery. explosives and
all th.re Ii TO bs known about methods OF
defensive warfare such trench fighting
We should learn all there In 20 be learned by
the experienc. OF tho world In war. 30 that ~
We ever ar" called upon TO defend ourselves
&c won't be as unframed as the barbarianS
when Invaded by civilized peoples.
We should have II ali at hand-informa
ton regarding the mobilization OF our social
financial. Industrial and commercial forces
] do not think We shall get into a war over
nlKht snddenly. but the perAnnal nnalnrx
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20

holds good-a be how TO
defend himself With HIS strength
akin well strength materials for seifde
We ought to be OF the having SO much
sefnosedge as to have the arts OF the highest
liability for when
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
PASTOR ON MS WAY

| SAN FRANCISCO. May 20--En
route 10 San Quentin. where he
must serve Is years for an attack
on Gertrude Lamson, Is. Rev. Mad
ison Slaughter. OF Chico, is expected
here today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
BRYAN'S ORATORY
BREAKS UP A HOME

SAN FRANCISCO. May 90
Mrs. Horace cupples had her
divorce decree today after hav-
ing told Judg. Graham that her
husband left home and became
curhstone orator after hear
inw Bryan.
DEAF PERSONS make good en-
ployes. according to ". s Root. oi
Puget Sound Association Of Deaf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
WATER SHuT-oFF

Water will be shut off Sun
day from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. on
w. Spokane from First ave. S.
to 3oth ave. s., and In the dis
triet between the East water.
way and Soth ave. s. W.. from
Elliot bay to w. Genesee st,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
NJ TO GIVE DRY TALK

Mayor GIN has been asked TO ad.
dress the Law and order league OF
Monroe. Wash. Friday night on
enforcing the dry Law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20

Lunch at the Hollywood. 2i2
Pike-Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-20
WE SHOULD KEEP PACE WITH MODERN
PHASES OF PREPAREDNESS, SAYS BAKER
~ NEWTON o. BAKER
Secretary Of War

Nov the world has developed new methods Of max
The OF difficult, intricate scientific wc sho
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-12
"KING CORN" IS ALLY
or THE HOUSEWIVES
In Many Instances Supplies De-
ficienCy of Other Foods.

There are as many sides 70 the
high cost Of living question as to a
weltcut diamond, but none is 50 IN
important that it can be overlooked,
says an exchange
one IS The matter Of substitute
foods II eggs are high what can
replace them # potatoes are tmpo
sble. what other foodsua can b.
used as a substitute And with flour
threatening to 20 to so a barrel wha.
can be found to take the place Of it
In the columns of the Evening Mail
OF New York W. find a pau=gyHic On
corn that Offers ore ray Of hope w
quite a few paragraphs:
d.. Barnard tells Us corn meal a.
three cents a pound is equal Ia value
to two loave5 Of wheat bead
Based on food value corn in tie
form OF neal or homny is the cheap
est foods,uf obtai-able today
Again Dr.. barnard tells us three
cents "o.lA " '2'l I-'7a' eu''.a '''S -
inuca -nu T il-sN' @s - cents Won" ..
eggs a. 81 cents a 1ozen' OF % cents
worth q round STEAK toT "n'ea you
pay 30 cects a pound.
0oEn Ht7a' a. 'i4fss' cents = I9li-4
is equal n food value 20 SIX pounds
Of potatoes FOR which tae aouseHeef
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-12

'as''ea' .n.olorep al
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-12

cost to affect the above cost percent
ages markedly We do moi know Buf
VIZ suggest that all housewives take
the subject under consideration. And
If they viii notify a. Of tbe results
of their experience. we ha3 be glad
10 pass the information 81 10 GU
readers
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-12
WALL STREET XMAS
GIFTS BIGGEST EVER
CBy international News service

fBY international News 5cfviceJ
Nov York Doc T. Wall street
Christmas 0fta This year viii be big
fhan over Banking aud broke
NJ" firms viii hand their employees
checks running from 10 per cont 10 g
VHoio yeara salnry In several easeF
these gifts are additions 20 raise8 re
Gently granted 70 offset the higher
cost Of living
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
When You Greet a Friend.

''By George, old man, you are looking
fine!''
Did you ever notice how you perk up, no
matter how poorly you were feeling before,
when some friend greets you in that way
According to the secretary of the Colora-
do board of health, the human system just
naturally begins to tone up under the stimu-
lus of such greetings.
He declares it is an aid to health and a
help in preventing disease, and to that end
he advocates ''tell your friends how we'll
they look movement.
''lt is not only bad taste to talk of your
pains and ailments, says the doctor, but
a reflection on your intelligence and know
ledge of sanitation and good health. We
are not far from the time when the cause of
illness will have to be accounted for person
ally. In other words, nature is no longer
going to be blamed for sickness when it is
simply the result of ignorance, indifference
or wrong ways of living"
Do you think it worth giving the DOCTORS
idea try?
We do! So here goes:
"By George you are looking fine!"
Santa Fe New Mexican.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
Have A Purpose.

Young man, have you purpose in life?
What do you intend to be or to do The
question strikes you with something of
novelty. Yet it is the great one on which
your future place in the world depends, re-
marks the Harroasburg Leader. If no life
pursuit is yet formed in your mind, it is full
time that you sit down and spend week in
grave reflection. Without an earnest purpose
nothing worth accomplishing can be done
in the world. Thought, will, energy, work,
these are the elements of all success. These
are the materials out of which men construct
teir fortunes; and if you are dreaming of
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04

wealth, honor or position in the future and
have not these to build on, and with advanc-
ing years, will see beautiful structure that
now rises pleasantly in your fancy, fading
away like the baseless fabric of vision
Grid up your lons, and in good earnest seek
to acquire the highest ability in your art,
calling or profession. Let each day see you
advancing IN skill and knowledge; and as
certain as the sun shines, or the water runs
you will rise above the common mass. And
just in the degree that your motives are hon
orable and unselfsh, you will add happiness
to your success in life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
Tragedy of a Glacier

In the cemetery at Goschenen in
Switzerland strange burial took
place at the end of the nineteenth
century. The coffin, a small one,
decenuy aud decorously consigned
to the earth. contained part of hu-
man leg, boot, some shreds of
clothing and 1 franc, SO centimes of
Swiss money. The unusual cere-
mony was the concluding chapter of
a sad history that began on the
Rhone glacier eighteen years before.
In the summer of 1882 the burgo-
master of Goschenen and two friends
undertook the ascent of the glacier.
All three lost their lives, and the
bodies were found week later
frozen stiff. That of the burgomas-
ter was stuck fast in crevice, and
in dragging it forth the frozen right
leg broke off like snapped icicle
and fell into the blue assure. The
poor mutilated body was laid away
In the cemetery with every honor,
for the mayor had been greatly low
ed and respected in his little COM
munity.
The peasants say Seven years
the glacier grows, seven years she
melts," and in melting she honestly
brings to the mouth of her river all
that has fallen down her icy blue
throat-a belief that. although part
ly fanciful, contains much that is
true. By this strange operation of
her nature the leg of the mayor of
Goschenen came to light after eieh-
teen years. The boot was still on
the foot; some rags of clothing
chung to the leg; even the trifing
sum of money in the unfortunate
mans trousers pocket was honestly
returned by the glacier which keeps
nothing not its own.
After eighteen years the leg was
buried beside it's master. The tragic
pathos of its recovery robbed the
occurance of all absurdity.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
Why Mosquitoes Like Blood

The fact that mosquitoes SO continually
harass itch blooded creatures is due TO the
fact that they cannot lay eggs without the
albuminous food which is thus obtained.
In tropical countries the greatest enemy of
the malaria bearing mosquito is species of
bat which is protected from the Insects
bite by its strangely shaped hairs. The bat
is very swift of flight, and the mosquitoes,
especially those which have already made a
supper of blood, are their ideal food.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The way to speak and write what shall
not go out of fashion is to speak and write
sincerely.
If it is true, as some predict, that the
present wal in Europe will not end until
1918, then this country will be surely called
upon to support those that are lett after
peace has been declared.
"The industrious man is light hearted
the man who works is the happy man."
Solomon may have been ''wise old guy
in his time, but l bet there are good many
young men in this country of ours. who
could have given him many pointers.
sit is difficult to make man miserable
when he feels he is worthy of himself
Lincoln.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
Slightly Overdue

OlIgIlLly OVSIOuS
Better late than never" is evil
IDENTIFY the motto of the officials of a
certain Texas railway. A contribu-
tor to the Railway Magazine tells
the strange history of one train on
that road which arrived at it's des-
tination just little more than seven
years late.
On September 8, 1900. at half
past eleven on stormy morning, a
passenger train left Beaumont, Tex
as, for Port Bolivar, seventy-one
miles away. 1t was due to arrive at
It's destination at five minutes of two
in the afternoon. On this morning
the train was running on schedule
time. Suddenly, when nearing the
town of High Island, the engineer
saw mass of water bearing down
on the train. In another moment
the engine and coaches were almost
buried in the seething, swirling
water. 1t was a flood or tidal wave
from the Gulf of Mexico, and it
completely inundated the country
for many miles inland. The railway
bridge ahead was carried away, and
before the engineer could back the
train out of the danger zone, the
tracks behind were washed out.
Fortunately, the heavy train kept
on the track. and the passengers
suffered from the first shock of the
flood nothing more serious than
thorough wetting. There was
nothing to do except to wait
The waters receded almost as
quickly as they had come, although
to the passengers the time of wait
ing seemed interminable. When
the train crew was finally able to
investigate the extent of the dlsas-
err, they found that the only tracks
that the flood had not carried away
were those on which the engine and
coaches were standing. The train
was marooned" in the midst of the
silent, devastated prairie.
The passengers and the train crew
set out on foot through the mud.
When at last they reached a region
that the flood had not laid waste, they
reported the train had been aban-
doned, But the misery and suffer-
ing that the flood had caused filled
the mind of every one so completely
that the unfortunate train was quick
ly forgotten, and was left to rust
and rot.
Some years later. however, the
company decided to rebuild the rail-
way between Beaumont and Port
Bolivar, and to follow the same
roadbed that had existed before the
flood of 1900. Then, one day, sur
veying party came upon the aban-
boned train. The discovery was re-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
AT RANDOM
From our Exchanges

ported to headquarters. Machinists
were sent out, who carefully went
over it's rusted engine; they decided
lhat in spite of it's seven years of IN
activity and exposure, it was still
capable of service. When finally the
tracks had been laid between Beau
mont and Port Bolivar, and con-
nected to the tracks on which the
train stood, fire was built in the
rusty boiler of the engine. With
many creakipgs and groanings, the
rotting. dilapidated train finally got
under way, and proceeded on it's
interrupted run to Port Bolivar. 1t
was some seven years late. but it
was none the less heartily cheered
on its arrival. Elk.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-10
POTASH FROM BRINEs

since the war shut or supplies from Germany,
the price Of nigh grade potash has advanced
from $50 10 about $500 ton Meanwhile ef-
forts 10 find commercially workable deposits OF
notash in this country have been eagerly aud
diligentlt made. both bs private capitalists and
public agencies. The United states geological
survey approaching me need ~ manufacturers
and farmers ~ this country has endea yOred both
To And deposits of soluble potash salts and 10
discover practicable methods az extracting pot
ash from rocks that carry relatively large pro
portions Of potassium Every clew that might
WELD valuable results has boon followed up. IN a
countryvide investigation extending from New
York to,Caltfornia The geological survey. In its
search for potash has sunk several deep holes
In tho deserts Of Nevada and h now drilling one
N the Panhandle 81 Texas.
The geological survey is also making some
Laboratory experiments designed 20 aid In dis
covering cheap process of separating potas-
sium salts from natufal'brncs I'm these expert
mpnfa special attention has been given 20 the
ey aporaton OF briufs rich IN potassium The
results 81 some of The earlier work were publish
cd late in 1915. Moro recent experiments have
been made with the natural brine from SearleS
lake. california. which contains the equivalent
~ nearly T. per cent OF potassium chloride In
tho solid salts The results are given IN u recent
survey publication. Evaporation or Brine from
,earlea Lake. California, by W. HICKS rms
report shows tho changes in the composition ~
The solution resulting from The evaporation ~
The brine the composition Of The crystals deposit
cd from the hot solution during evaporation. and
the composition OF the crystals hfpoSlttn Wnen
tbe satuiion was cooled copy Of the report
NAV be- obtained free by addressing The Director.
Emitted states Geological Survey. Washington.
ID o.
rho data recorded Indicate that carefully con
trolled fractional evaporation and capitalization.
poeaibIy combined 1ith other treatment. prom.
isn much IA a means Of obtaining potassium from
brines similar Co that OF Searles lake Further
study ~ The behavior OF Tho constituents 81 the
brine under varying conditions NAV be- made
United states Geological Survey.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-10
Pointed Paragraphs
By Webster.


Many man IS his own Jinsh
People VINO own cut glass
shouldn't throw stones
Beware OF a man who is forever
barring on his honesty.
\ woman With a fiery temper ism Z
necessarily warm hearted
Most Of tile worlds heroes dwell
between Tho covers OF novels
Bur rs "a well 10 forget mos' O,
he promises made to you.
II a wise man is TOO tired 70 think
bis talk is app 70 sound foolish
There were female matchmaker
thousands OF years before matches
were Invented
Somehow the average boy lacks a
mania Tor acquiring good conduct
marks a. school
When some men start out 10 look
FOR me deserving poor their FRS,
stop is before mirror.
Occasionally q married man goes
around haltdressed because It takes
TOO much 10 dress his wife
Many man fails 70 hear tne
hn0cN OF opportunity because be D.
busy doing a little Knocking on
bic own account
us the easiest Thing In the world
for q tmid girl 20 fool a man into
believing rrEr SIR vttftt ffrt MIN ndvr
hts own way after they face the
parson
The Detroit times., 1916-04-10
What Is Society's Part in
This Young Mans Killing!

Mrs Dean Cramer. mother Of Marvel Selleck
he ,ad vho shot and Killed his steptAJhe last
sunday. said three things 10 ar interview with q
Times reporter which have direct bearing up
ga The safety and morality Of this city.
one was.
TT vas a certain class " moving pictures that
out 10 into his head and made him set OUT The
ia revolver that had been in the bottom OF
be- trunk SO long
Pictures about shooting and witness turned
bis head
The next vas
Ny husband never kept a JOB long lie Na'
queer Nothing pleased him tie SMOKED cisar
.tres an The ,ime think they hurt nim
And Tie third was Why don't they get after
me man Who sold the cartridges 70 Marvel
he was most 70 blame"
We wen, 90 the MOVIES a nisht OF tNo ago
u was film about var
The music Wa martial
The American nas was not only shown upon
he screen. bu' was nuttered in carefully Pre-
parssdt electric washed air breeze from real
aag pole
Three young men in the uniform o. the Unted
States army marched 10 and fro and sgarded =
from below
Th audience became more and more eNcited
It's emotions which could have been mt-'a heh
for patriotism. became more and more stirred
Some women shouted
other wept
All this from mature grownuPs. and az me
besr movie picture theeter In TOW
What theme OF poor boy who has had nothing
but hardship IN his life and who ven 10 tne
-heapest % the=1novies for recreation
He saw y lid scenes OF adventure much SHOOT
ng all sorts Of unnatural excitement ana IN"
Hnal bringing down OF the villain while The pur-
suer becomes a hero
He goes home. thinks 81 hts wrongs, unearths
he old revolver and finds 10 difficulty IN ge'-
ing IL filled he intends 20 give his brutal step
'ather a lesson the next time occasion arises
Maybe he intends only 10 scare him
he has not long 20 wait Occasions are fire.
guent A blow IN the face over trivial offense
He runs upstairs for the revolver and shoots
into The wall-but things end otherwise
The father Erapples with him The boy be.
comes panic stricken. shoots of all the cart
ridges wildly not knowing what he rs doing, and
the man Is killed
Here Is the deadly combination OF mind ex.
cited by foolish. misleading pictures. hidden
grievance and firearms. and cartridges easily OBJ
tanabe
But the underlying cause Of he sct is s,in
deeper
II Is in The wretched and brutal hear OF the
man who through his misuse OF authority has
aroused hatred and bitterness In the hear OF .
boz whom every body likes
A queer man." everyone SAYS "a man who
would not stay on any Job bui short time
a man that nothing suited and a man Who
smoked cigarettes continually
And sftll another cause. His father whipped
him wnen he was boy With horsewhip until
the blood ran. and 70 get even ne beat hts
own stspchndren with piece Of hose