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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24

War on vice snd pro- Ger
msnism which Maj. Gen.
Greene says are intert~ined in
Seattle, and which resulted in
his order forbidding the SOL
iting the city. will be declared
at an immense mass meeting
proposed for nest Wednesday
night.
o. L. Willctt. chairman of the
Minute Men. and members of 9TH
er civic organizations. may con-
fer late Saturday afternoon with
Gen. Greene az Camp Lewis. ac-
cording TO word received here from
the cantonment. prior 20 the gem
erals leaving on secret journey.
This will keep Gen Greene away
from the cantonment for so days.
Chairman wlnett. in announcing
the plans Saturday for the mass
meeting. said that there was some
thing even more serious than the
vice question TO be taken up
Seattle ministers were unanimous
in their opinion that "A meeting OF
some sort should be held To decide
upon method OF cleaning up the
city.
Representatives OF the Rotary
club. the Municipal league. the
Women's Federated club and the
Minute Men decided that an attempt
would be made TO obtain the Hippo
drome for the meeting.
1T would be impracticable TO
hold Il before Wednesday" said
Chairman Willett. because we have
such a large amount Of a serious
matter to place before the people,
we want to prepare properly.
The German End
I'VE are going to show Seattle
that even IL the moral conditions
were raised. that Gen. Greene would
not raise the ban on the city. There
is a far deeper reason for not allow
ing the soldiers 10 come TO Seattle.
There is an insidious propaganda
here which must be stamped out. II
is certain that every effort is being
made to injure the moral. the psys-
ical and mental condition of our
army.
I'VE know that many men who
are at American lake were approach
ed in very clever manner and ask.
ed to buck the government.
"It Is known that vicious leaders
Of this propaganda have centered
their operations In Seattle. The
whole city must be shown this.
Say Police Are Blind
Rev Leonard h, Smith, chairman
of the Seattle Ministers Federation
and pastor of the First Nj. Il. church,
in commenting on the situation said;
zone would have to believe the po-
lice were stone blind to believe they
did not have evidence OF the vice con.
ditions."
Rev. w. II. Sawhill. First United
Presbyterian. said; There is no
question we need "A new and efficient
administration,
Rev. Maurice Bywater, OF st
Johns Episcopal church, said; 1T
Is certain there will always he a
great amount OF vice In large city.
My suggestion woald be that we
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
DOESN'T Remember
where he Went!

m Tniicd PTeHs If1scd WiTc
CHICAGO. Nov. Frank Ris.
don Moore. Of New York. said to be
a secret agent OF Flint 4 Co. ship.
builders. who "disappoarcd" a week
ago. to the accompaniment OF tale
that he had been stolen by German
spies. was n guest in the Atlantic
hotel today. He was taken there
by detectives who found him in the
Grace hotel.
Moore said he can't remember any
thing that happened after taking
"a couple Of girls home the evening
he disappeared" and then coming
back TO the Atlantic to look for
friends.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
ITALY WANTS u, S,
TO FIGHT AUSTRIA

ID IHFIFH IF'NE Il'H8FI " Wf
ROME. Nov 24-The press and
the public alike were enthusiastic
today over reports that one OF the
first steps 20 be taken by tho Amer.
lean congress next month would be
a declaration OF war against Austria
Hungary. in order to emphasize its
determination to fight with all pow.
er against the Central Empires.
such a step would be evidence Of
Americas resolute ana practical spir.
II of earnestness. declared the Gior.
male DTtala today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
CHAS. ED. RUSSELL
TO SPEAK MONDAY
At MASON temple

Charlcs Edward RusseII. noted
special writer for Tho star, win come
here Sunday under the auspices Of
President Wilson committee on
public information. lie viii speak
Mondny night At the Masonic temple.
A SUNDAY night meeting that was
arranged by the King county council
of defense had to bc abandoned, as
Russell viii be at Camp Lewis.
Russell is one OF the leading social.
lists OF America.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
LABOR REFLECTS
G0MPERS, APPROVING
PRO.WhR POSITION
BUFFALO. y. v. Nov. a.
Samuel Gompers was reelected
president Of the American Fed.
Grafton of Labor today. at the
closing session.

The reelection OF President
Gompers was a complete endorse
ment OF the pro.war policy. which
he had espoused 10 marked the
overwhelming overthrow of the
pacifist factions.
u. j. Tobin was elected treasurer.
All other officers were reelected.
st. Paul beat out Cincinnati for
the 1918 American Federation OF La.
bor convention by a narrow margin.
ST Paul was then made the unani.
nous choice
Gompers thanked the delegates
for renewing their confidence in
him lie dwelt ON the war and the
necessity OF carrying 1t TO success
full conclusion He declared that the
"imperialistic German government.
deeming a democracy idealistic and
inefficient" had not hesitated to
draw US into the conflict.
Daniel j. Tobin defeated John Len
non. 1886 to 9.i02. Lennon has
been treasurer for the organization
for 80 years. Tobin took the floor
of the convention to announce his
opinion in regard to the administra-
ton. lie denied reports that his
candidacy represented the socialist
and pacifist vote.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
Vegetables ROT IN
CHICAGO, y. S. FINDS

Bv United Press Ledscd Wire
CHICAGO. Nov 24.--One thou
sand five hundred car loads OF vege-
tables. the majority Of them held
for speculation, are rottlng In Chi.
cago railroad yards. Samuel Liv
lngston. chief OF the federal food
inspection department. declared to.
day. lie said steps would be taken
10 force their marketing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
War Dep PARTMENT
HAS SOLE POWER
While Lewis Commander Is Away
Weeks on Secret Mission Successor
Can't Lift Bars Against City


CAMP LEWIS, Tacoma, Nov. 24.-Seattle will be
forbidden ground for Camp Lewis soldiers for many
days. according TO all indications here today
Maj Gen Henry A. Greene, commandant and
author of the quarantine order issued Thursday forbid
ding Officers and enlisted from visiting the city, left
today with Chef-ofStaff Lieut. Col BreeS and his son.
Maj James Greene, for long trip.
During the generals absence, excepting upon or
ders from the department, Brig. Gen. James A.
Irons, who will succeed to the command Of the DIST
army division, cannot reScind the order which placed
tia in he harra
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
LATE "CATTLE KING"
LEAVES 40 MILLION

IN Enited Prcsg Leascd wire
BAN FRANCISCO, Nov 24-For.
ty million dollars II the approximate
valuation OF the estate left by the
late cattle king" Henry Miller. ac-
cording 10 figures of the states ap-
praisers. which were nearing compile
tlOn today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
SEATTLE, FIRST
WAR FREICHTER,
LAUNCHED HERE
.v.inner & Eddy Break Rec
VY6 to Win Honor OF
.[ First Launching
BLOW AT KAISER

Seattle sent Its first direct
blow at kaiserism at 1890 y. m.
Saturday when the s.sooton
steel freighter Seattle slipped
down the ways at the Skinner
4 Eddy yard.
The Seattle is the first boat TO be
launched under the building pro
gram of the n. s. Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation IL
was finished In record time by the
local firm. In all. IL took 7s work
ing days from the time the keel was
laid until II rested In the waters OF
Puget sound Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Ernest Lister. wife Of the
governor. acted as sponsor. The
name Seattle" was chosen In honor
Of the city In which II was built.
While the contract for the Seattle
was the s3rd. she IL the first Of the
fleet launched. a big feather In the
cap OF the local workmen.
The new boat will be used In the
: government transport service. II IL
&1tted with guns fore and aft; Is
Dldard s.s00.ton type. with 81
YSssrn. depth OF 20 feet, nine
stfs and a speed Of iih knots.
tlthe next ship Of the fleet is ex'
T,bcted to be launched here next
month. The skinner & Eddy con
cern holds six contracts for govern
ment ships.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
TELEPHONE GIRLS
GET Big AUDIENCE
At The ORPMEUM N

gtanding room was at premium
81 Levy's Orpheum theatre NJ Third
and Madison. Friday nlght-Or rath-
er midnight--whent the telephone op-
orators gave their minstrel show.
The strike fund netted a handsome
amount as a result The show be
gan at II o'clock. but long before
that. the crowd was clamOrinR for
chance to get at the seats The
regular show, however, did not let
out TIL thcE
~. Eugene Hevy donated the theatre.
~elso invited the telephone girls.
fI.zoLl strike badges, % take In
- regular show free at any time
.-.oI1.l.L A1IraIa.. u lflnrunl.r
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24

He Is prevented from taking any
action OF this nature by war de.
partmcnt regulation No details as
TO the trip on which Gen. Greene
and his staff started today were
made public lie declined 20 esti.
mate the probable length Of the trip
beyond saying that 1t might be for
weeks or months
Somewhere In 4. s.
His destination was not given 10
the public
Whether IL Will be possible for Sc
attic citizens 90 communicate with
Gen. Greene during his absence. Is
unknown. II Is probable that should
the city become satisfied that IL is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24

clean and desire TO have the ban
raised. that action would have to
be taken thru the war department.
In the meantime. Col. NJ. f. Sa-
Vile. head OF the military police. who
IL said TO possess evidence connect
ing Seattle vice with a nationwide
plot TO render American soldiers I'M
ut for service thru the circulation
of vice diseases among them. has
nothing to say.
Gen. Greene has said that IL is
possible that the governments cards
win be laid on a federal table. l
can't say more" he said today.
Gen. Irons declined to discuss tho
matter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
Gen. BYNC FIGHTS
TOWARD CAMBRIA

believed to have been evacuated en-.
tireiy by the enemy. no that u f.
now No Mans land
Desperate fighting has marked
the advance of the British. but they
have pushed the nose of the wedge
driver thru the Hindenburg line back
to two miles Of the city serving as
the German supply center.
Prisoners taken by the British to
day said Crown Prince Rupprccht
had ordered Bourbon wood held AT
all costs and that the Goth German
Continued on page ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
by WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMl

by WILLIAM PHILIP SIMNS
United Prrss Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH AR
MIEs IN THE FIELD. Nov. 81
Zen. Byng to-day fought his
way back TO within two miles OF
Cambria.
The Germans were hurled
back upon Montaine >otre
Dame. The town u now In
flames.
The Germans are falling back Up
on Proville. a suburb OF Cambria
proper. Fontaine Notrc Dame i'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
SUFFS GET OUT
OF HARD WORK

ALEXANDRIA,. Va, Nov. "a
The woman's party White House
piclleters won a complete victory to-
day. when Federal Judge Waddill or.
dered that they he removed from tho
Ocoquan, Va. workhousc and re-
mandcd to the District OF Columbia
Jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24

tiuns In local art circles 10y his
work, which being futurlstic. was
AT fret criticised by artists OF the
old school But this has been
overcome by him. and his merit l.
conceded He has had many ex-
hibitions In Seattle galleries. and
viii exhibit a canvas. North
Light" In the exhibit at the Fine
Arts gallery Sunday.
one Of the witnesses 20 tho GER
cmony. suego sasabe. an insurance
man. Ia married TO German wife.
This couple have four children,
and are very happy
Judge Brinker says that he does
not like 20 perform marriage GER
emonics when the contracting per.
sons are Of different colors.
But yesterday. the bride and groom
convinced him that their union
would be "A happy one as they
were already welded In mental
things and were "mental-plane
mates"
The Tanakas are living in Tan.
aka's studio at 9i5 Seneca st. They
expect to go 20 New York soon. as
Mrs Tanaka believes that IL Is
there she can accomplish her best
work She IS an associate member
OF tho 90 class of Cornell. and
hopes to complete the six months
study at that university. which
viii give her an A. II. degree.
Writes Of "Cosmic Mating
Perhaps the best known OF the
former Miss Cann's works is a book
OF collected poems entitled Dreams -
She has recently placed In the
hands OF her agent n book OF verse
called "Cosmic Mating"
The former Miss Cam comes
from pioneer Seattle family. Her
father. the late Judge Thomas II.
Cam. was municipal and police
judge here for great many years.
while i'm New York. Miss Cam
was "A special literary writer on
the New York sun.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
loNNART,s HEALTH FAns

PARIS, Nov 24.--Ill heaIth forced
the resignation Of VI. Jonnart a.
minister of blockade today. Presl-
dent I.s Brun Of the Budget com
mission, was nominated In his
place
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24

Several attaches and Russian dip
lomats have resigned.
Jean sooklne. first secretary. has
applied for admission into the Amer
lean navy
Several members Of the embassy =
naval and military staff will offer
their services to the United states.
Ambassador Bakhmetien stated he
would in the future. continue in not
recognizing the Bolsheyikl or any
similar government which would
break loyalty to Russla's allies In
participate In the war"
Bakhmetieff will remain to look
after the interests OF Russian citi-
zens in this country. he said. unless
another legal representative recog
nized by the United states would
take charge"
- deep and active opposition Of
all sound elements In Russia is
bound 10 arise" he said. revealing
in positive action the true spirit OF
the loyal and national Russia"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
Louise Cam Weds Japanese
Artist ito Explore His Mind"
Writes of "COsmiC Matines'

Tho great Ttopinn dream can
never be realized until the spiritual
and religious orient Is welded 20
the scientific and material Occident
Saturday morning the artistic col
ony of Seattle was greatly excited
when u was learned that Miss
Louise Gebhard Cam. American au.
thor. and the daughter Of the Late
Judge Thomas H. Cam. had become
the bride Of Yasushi Tanaka. the
well known Japanese artist here
when asked as TO her reasons. for
the marriage. Mrs. Tanakn. quoted
the above.
"Our art lives have united us"
she said we live on the same
planes Of thought. and ours is one
Of tho true marriages-which
means much more than merely a
wedding ceremony
Miss cam was the model of the
painting. the "Rluc cat" by Ia
naka. which created n stir IN Sc
attlc art circles last year when It
was exhibited
Gave Feline" Care
Tho Blue Cat showed Miss
Cam. clad In a bright blue Japa-
nese kimono. gazing at the artist
with the expression. as Miss Cam
described It. "of the feline In her
eyes"
Miss Cam says that 1t Is Ia
naka's opinion that there Is a lit
tlo of the cat In every woman.
that desire, IA she put II. TO 'purr-
when fondlcd" and to scratch
when stroked the wrong way"
Tanaka's present vogue Ia inter-
prctative Of tho human form. He
recently exhibited "A number of
canvases in the Fine Arts building.
IIis wife was model Of q number
Of the studies and wrote defense
Of his work.
To Explore His Mind
The ceremony performed by JUS
tice Brinker at o'clock Friday,
was the elimination of "A romance
which has extended over a period of
three years.
Mias Cam was attracted TO Tan
aka by lecture on ultra.modern
art given by him at the Fine Arts
building. In September. 1914
"Ho expressed the very opinions
which / had been laughed at for
having" she says. "and ! desired to
explore his wonderful mind. -
The introduction. was made and
the friendship prospered. His fu-
turistic painting fascinated her, and
he was. In turn. fascinated by her
futuristic writings
She helped in his work by sug
gestion and criticism, and about n
year ago they decided to collaborate
on a book treating art from "A phil.
osophical standpoint
This volume IL dedicated To her
husband. and deals with her idea
of the proper marriage. In II is
expressed her conception OF the
Universal Law" shich. she be-
lioves. make all spiritual
Tanaba has caused many sonsa-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
EMBASSY
BREAKS WITH
B0LSHEVIKI
BY CARL ID. GROAT

TUifFd PTeFF fofTfspoHd'nt
WASHINGTON, Nov. "a
The Russian embassy here broke
OFF all allegiance to the Bolshe-
Wiki government today. In
message to Secretary Lansing.
Ambassador Bakhmetleff declar-
ed he would remain at his post.
but had authorized other mem
hers Of the staff to leave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
Skinner Eddy Yards Today Shows That City Seattle Can Deliver

WEATHER FORECAST Tonight ana Sunday.
rain. Increasing soutbsfiy winda
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

R. Romer wrote the Democrat TO
add his name to the subscription list.
He wants to keep track OF what IS
going on in this good old town.
Mrs. Belle Vickers returned from
Wichita Monday. Mrs. Vickers stop
ned at Wichita en- route home from
the State Sunday School convention
at Topeka to visit with her son, J. A.
Vickers and wife.
E. C. Warfel left Sunday for Co.
manche, OKLA, to make location
for an oil well for the Huber Oil &
Gas Company, who have large hold
ngs in the Healdton field. H. X.
Huber of Tyrone is president Of the
company which will drill several wells
in that field. Mr.. Warfel is well
Known as a geologist and is receiving
frequent calls to locate wells and sur
yey fields. He was accorded the
lonor Of having paper printed in
he proceedings of the Academy of
Science, being one of fifteen selected
from eighty papers submitted by ge-
,logists of standing in the country.
n this paper he defined the location
If the oil fields at Augusta, Ponca
City, Arkansas City, Newkirk, and
,ther points, which have later proven
he best oil and gas producing fields
the country. Mr.. Warfle is secre-
airy of the Beaver Oil & Gas Com
,any, which is made up of Liberal
men, and which has large holdings
rot great ways from Liberal
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

The county commissioners were in
session Monday.
Let us save you money on good
piano.-Taylor's Music Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Heating had as
their guest this week, Mrs. Jas. Bal
linger of Bushton, Kan.
Rev. Little of Meade was here this
week visiting Rev. D. G. MacLennan
of the Presbyterian church.
Bert Busch who has been night
baggage man has accepted a position
as night man at the freight house.
Sheriff Dobson informs the Dem
ocrat that he has received no late
word in regad to draft arrangements.
Nothing further can be done until
congress decides on the age limit.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

Try our delicious ice cream soda.
-Taylor's.
R. Romer of Hutchinson was greet
ing old friends in Liberal Tuesday.
Court will convene June Bird. The
bar docket will be issued from this
office the first of the week.
Miss Sarah Lane who is holding
down claim near Campo, Colo, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Had. Lane and family.
The Simon Variety Store was NOV
ed this week to the new Rindom build
ing south of the Gray & Son furni-
ture store. Mr.. Simon invites his
former patrons and others to visit
him in his new location in an ad in
this issue.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

Leroy Gardner is erecting a neat
residence on West Sixth Street.
Joe Figley is the new clerk at the
store-keeper's office at the round
house.
Walton is a new round house clerk,
having taken the position vacated by
Mr.. Gibney.
Mrs. Olive Ramsey of Hutchinson
was the guest of Mrs. Clyde Atha
while in the city.
Mrs. R. P. Elliott who has been Wis
iting relatives in the city left Thurs
day morning for her home at Meade.
The General Managers and Sup
erintendents' train on the C. R. !. &
P. was in town Wednesday on the
regular inspection trip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-05-10

A used Edison Photograph for sale
at bargain.-Taylor's.
John L. Boles was in Dodge City
this week in the interest of the Equity
association.
G. d. Gasaway made business
trip to Kansas City last-week, return
ing Saturday.
L. V. Gardner of the National Land
company was Greensburg visitor
the last of the week.
Mrs. Grace Blake and children and
Jack Bingham are guests this week
at the Guy P. Belford home. They
are from Minco, Okla.
Rev. Paul ]. Gates has gone to
Cleveland, o., to attend the Northern
Baptist convention. He will return
later, and-Oh, Well.
Mrs. Olive Green and daughters,
Miss Eva Green and Mrs. Mable
Hughley, left this morning for an ex-
tended visit in Keithsburg, Ill.
A. G. Skillington, representative of
the Farmers and Bankers Life Insur-
ance Company of Wichita, has been
here several days this week in the in
terest of his company.
Roscoe Morrel was over from his
farm near Moscow last week and took
out new Ford car from the carload
received by the Hugoton Auto Com
pany.-Hugoton Hermes.
Miss Esther Herbert entertained
the Quen Esther Circle Wednesday
evening, May 2, at her home. A very
interesting program was rendered.
The hostess served dainty refresh
ments.
]. w. Fizer is Liberal visitor this
week and favored this office with
visit. Mr.. Fizer still retains his high
opinion Of the Colorado country and
is considering investing in more land
there. He reports good business in
the hotel which he is running.
Otto Spreading of the Palace cloth
ing store is quite an authority on
mich cows. He sold one this week
for 500 and says she was worth .ev-
cry cent of it. If his specifications
are correct the gentlemen who made
the purchase got his moneys worth,
and we are inclined to believe he did.
Mrs. Fred Hern and Mrs. Leace
were hostesses to social meeting of
the Home Builders Wednesday after
noon, May 2. A very interesting So
cial hour was planned and conducted
by Mrs. E. D. Cooper and Mrs. Har-
vey Franklin. The hostesses served
a dainty lunch. Mrs. A. T. Moore
will be hostess to the next meeting at
her country home.
Jack Barrymore, who is starring in
the Famous Players adaptation of
"The Red Widow" envies Raymond
the original Hannibal
Butts in the stage version of the
piece, who went safely about his lit
tie task every day that the show ran,
with no thought of the undertaken.
Not so with Barrymore. One of the
minor stunts which he performed for
the film was to fall out of motor
car while it was travelling at good
speed. AS Barrymore fell to the
street, the ubiquitous, innocent
but not Observation-Disclosures" to
the number Of bakers dozen, rush
ed sympathetically and solic;tously
forward in range of the camera. That
meant of course that the fall had to
be taken again. In the first instance,
the actor escaped unhurt, but in the
second he was less fortunate and he
severely injured his left hand. So
there is substantial reason for the
envy which Barrymore expresses for
MS footlight predecessor.-At the |
Majestic next Monday.