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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
keep YOUR EYE ON
WOOD AND MEAT MAN

Watch the butcher and the wood
man,
This IL the wartime advice OF
l.. j. Allen. city weights and mea.
sures' Inspector
MANY butchers have a habit OF
overcharging a few cents on meat.
and We are getting numerous com
pIalnts." he said. Some woodmen
are failing TO sell l28 cubic feet 70
the cord In many cases. as required
By ordinance. Fir wood shrlnks
from 10 10 10 cubic feet when
sawed. and too often the consumer
doesn't know IT,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
ITALIAN ARMY WILL AvENCE
DEFEATS DECL ARES GEN. CADORNA

support and confidence.
"l,et the country have conf
dencc." Gen. Cadorna concluded.
Italian newspapers all over the
country commented on the nation 9
extraordinary calm under the
threat OF the Germanic invasion.
The evacuation 10 the new battle
lines has been carried on without
serious Losses. Every report from
the front declared the army was
still O, fighting efficiency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
sY JOHN n. HEAeIEY
l,nI,.a -. a,.tt csr.,pana.n,

TTTT0W FTT97 "TWTI ~ F--''T'1E''0
ROME. Nov THE army IA
determined 10 resist and conquer--
10 avenga the cry 81 pain issuing
from the country's sacred soil. -
Gen. Cadorna declared today Ia a
telegram to Premier Orlando
lila message vas evoked by the
new premier's telegram. apprlslng
Cadorna Of union OF all political
elements and Rome'a unfalicring
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
Lieut.. Harden Is
First l.. S. Officer
Wounded in France

~ nit~d Free. leased Wire
WASHINGTON. Nov. First
Lieut. Deyere II Harden. signal of.
ficers' reserve corps Of the Amer.
lean cxpeditionary forces. suffered
n moderate shrapnel wound in the
lower left leg on October -, Gen.
pershing cabled the war depart.
ment today Private Vim. J. John
son. infantry. died October 30 from
natural causes.
Harden may have been the lieu
tenant reported TO have been
wounded in the first line trenches.
Harden's mother il Mrs Joseph.
inc Harden. burlington. Vermont.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
10000 MORE ITALIANS SURRENDEE
Despite This New
Disaster Cadorna
Checks Invaders

ny psis,a rr~.. t....d wiz.
LONDON. Nov. i.--Aus,ro-
German forces have reached
practically the line of cador.
mas Taeliamento river de-
lenses and have been checked
there In their forward advance
according 10 the Interpretation
placed here this afternoon on
Bcriin's own official state
nent
Berlin claimed 10 have stormed
the eastern bank defenscs OF the
river at DlEnao and Codroipo. But.
"a London read In between the
lines. Gen. Cadorna has succeeded
in establishing himself on the vest
bank OF that defensive waterway
Tho greatest apprehension. how.
ever. was aroused here over Ber-
Inns claim OF the capture OF 10000
soldiers In tho section where Il
was known Cadorna's third army
was seeking TO escape from the
visc-llke grip Of Gen. Mackenzen's
armies between him and tho coast
line.
OuN NffhARn VI AAW fffA sfAsail VI
fetal statement seemed 10 indicate
that Italian forces were successful
ly covering the retreat OF this
army. but the German announce.
ment that 10000 ltali~s had sur
rendered. " confirmed. would seem
TO Indicate crushing blow 70 this
force
The Italians retired. fighting. to
the western bank Of the Taglia-
mento.' the Berlin war office de-
clared. at the Pouzano. Dtgnano
and Codroipo brldgeheads. violent.
Is resisting AMI covering the retire
ment OF the third army.
The bridgeheRd positions at
UEnano and Codroipo we're storm
ed and We penetrated from the
north the rear guard positions east
of the lower Tagliamento."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01

DO you REMEMBER when you were
Rid how yon used to aoap Windows. ring
door beiie. turn over garbage cans or
anything you found Halloween night
DO yon RENE euber, back in the good old
Spys. when you Gok .omebodf's buggy
"a pieces and scattered the parts over
the neArhbor's yard. or put " together
again on the roof Of the barn. Or how
you were chased by policeman aud ea-
capped him by hiding In some dark cor
per all out Of breath. painting?
Thrilling. wasn't h7 Those days
havent changed . hit. snd 40 Tommy.
IN. stars office boy, who. like many
Thousands Of other youngsters who had
the time Of their lives last night. will
tell Of his experience Halloween night
Ldifor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01

No strike disturbances hsG been
reported Thursday TO police. tho
the girls were proceeding just as
tho they expected the strike to pro.
coed along prear, anged lines.
All exchanges were being pick
eted. extra police we're on guard.
and the company had provided
strtkebreakers and food at sil ex-
changes for long siege.
Downtown service was nearly
normal
Girls Spread Strike
At noon. squads OF striking tele-
phone girls were sent about the
city TO attempt 10 persuade private
exchange operators IN the various
hotels 10 70 out on strike.
The squads varied in size. All
OF the prominent hotels. depart
ment stores and other business
houses where there are exchanges
we're to be visited.
Girls. wearing their union but
tons. walked up and down In front
OF the exchanges. They carried no
picketing signs. but stopped and
talked TO any girls who attempted
10 enter the exchanges.
A large number OF girls did pick
ct duty. Wednesday night
Meeting 10 Enthusiastic
The meeting In the Labor Tenn
pie OF striking electricians and OPP
orators extended past the noon
hour. Enthusiastic talks were
given. Union officials refused TO di-
vulge their names or the subject
OF their talks.
Related crews OF operators from
the outlying districts were loudly
cheered by the strikers as they ap-
peared at the temple.
The immense room was crowded
TO capacity The girls appeared
clad in their Sunday" clothes.
Much laughter and many light re-
marks marked the meeting. Several
OF the girls expressed dissatisfac-
tion at the failure OF the California
unions TO strike
Members OF the striking linemen
and electricians. who went out on
strike with the operators. were
scattered In the crowd at the
meeting. They accompanied the
squads OF girls that were dispatch
ed 10 the various parts OF the city
on strike duties
Dsconneet Phones
The secret mass meeting Thurs.
day was called TO devise ways and
means for caring for the strikers
and to decide upon action pending
the strike.
The girls began gathering at the
Labor temple at 6 a. m, Thursday
A squad Of them angrily climbed
over wire cage In the office. and
disconnected the niFht exchange
plugs. asserting no telephone would
be allowed to ring in the building.
All OF the telephone iinemen, Of
ficials and members OF the strike
committees slept late, owing TO the
tedious hours spent the night be-
fore in notifying the outlying ex.
changes OF the strike.
Downtown Service
Service Was maintained on down
town circuits. but there is a dues-
tion as to how long the company
will be able to continue this. II is
believed the system will be swamp
ed later in the day as the business
offices begin to open. Several of
the eastern exchanges of the city
are being manned by men oper-
ators.
The telephone company is said 10
have stored a large quantity of food
stuffs in the main exchange. ex-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
No Lives Lost as
Ship Makes Port
Finland, on Return Trip, Is
Hit, But Didn't See Sub
That Fired at Her.
~ Waited rr-.. Le...s Wire p,r.e, to rAs star

Lcs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The American
transport Finland was torpedoed in foreign
axaters, homeward bound, Secretary of the
Navy Daniels announced today.
There was no loss of life and the trans
port returned to foreign port under her
own steam.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
WERNER z. REES MAY
COME TO SEATTLE

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. III
the strike OF telephone operators
and other employees OF the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Co. In Sc
atele. Portland and other North
western cities is not called off.
Werner 2. Reed. United States me-
diator. may leave here for Seattle
tonight. Altho no definite an
nouncement 10 this effect was
made. the statement comes from
a high authroity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
BY TOMMY
The Stars office Boy

The city editor called me
over to his desk this morning
and said
Tommy. ! want you 10 write
me a nice little story all about
what you did last night. Tell
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
Gill Gains Weight;
Hooverizing. Toe

Mayor GIN weighed 120 pounds n
few months ago.
Now he weighs i40.
lie says he's Hooverizing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
$4,000 ITALIANS ARE
TAKEN PRISONERS
BERLIN REPORTS

BERLIN. Nov l-.-Vla London. --
sixty thousand italian soldiers
laid down their arms east OF the
lower Tagliamento." the official
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
HAAS IN RACE AGAIN

a. + Haas. for seven consecutive
years n member Of the city coun.
ell. will be a candidate TO succeed
himself In the spring campaign.
He made the announcement
Thursday
Sweden has prohibited use Of
potatoes for manufacture Of coffee
substitutes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
BEERSKEBA TAKEN
BY BRITISH FORCES

~ tnited Press Leased Wire
LONDON, Nov. BEER
sheba, Of hallowed Biblical
memory. was occupied by Brit
Ish forces yesterday, accord
Ing TO announcement from the
Egyptian espedltlonary force
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
SECOND AMERICAN TRANSPORT is TORPEDOEC
VICE CRUSADERS
TO MAKE CHARGE
AGAINST POLICE
win Tell Council Record in
Effort to Enforce Vice
Laws
GILL HAS POWER NOW

Sratti. ministers viii 60 he
fore ia, city council and pre-
sent charges of iaxify in curb.
ing vice.
The, viii d-mand thorn
probe. and voice their stand
against any "politieai white
wash" or superficial inyestigs.
tion ~ conditions here.
This next move In the Seattle
clean up campaign was announced
Thursday by g. q. Murphy. chair
man OF IN. moral. committee ~ the
Ministerial Federation. and Rev,
Leonard u. Smith. pastor 81 First
Methodist Protestant church They
plan e. demand a hearing before
council acts on any vice r~nolu.
tioua
The ministers. Murphy said. win
present this results of invsstiEn tiana
made by them. and offer % Assem.
bic facts pointing out that polio.
have deliberately r-frained from en-.
forcing the law
Navy Probes Vice Here
Reports on vice conditions ia the
iath naval district. embracing the
Northwest have been made by IN.
vevtiEatora and turned over TO Sec.
frtary Daniels. - the navy. accord
iug to Capt CoontE. commandant
of the TuEr, Sound navy yard
u have not h~~n notified % any
contemplated action by Secretary
Daniels. Capt Coontx said
IL IL presumed that " any clean.
up procedure ~ drma ndrd hers by
naval authorities. orders will come
from Daniels thru Capt coontE
Altho President Fitzgerald. OF the
city council has announced that he
would call spsclAi meeting
Thursday afternoon to consider
Councilman Thom.on'H resolution.
calling upon Mai Gen. Greene 90
furnish evidence OF a vice ring.
Thomson said be would not intro.
due" the m-asur. until the next reg
ular meeting which lx Monday
Mayor Has Power Now
Fitzgerald and Councilman Robert
Hssketh. chairman % the license
committee. both DECLARED THURSDAY
that they would give Mayor Glii
anything ho wants" In tho way os
legislation Go stamp out vic~-riddsn
danre halls.
but I don't s~~," said lies.
keith. whose committee license.
the dane. halls. why the
mayor hasn't sufficient power
under the present ordinance. to
have his chief revoke permits of
any iswle~s dane. halls"
Mayor Gii has written tho coun.
ell asking passage OF an emergency
ordinance rcvoklng the present
dance hall measure
Further steps were taken by the
police 20 curb dance hall immoral.
i,y "Wednesday night. Tables and
chairs wre ordered eliminated. 20
women could not spend time with
men except on the dance floors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01

Beersheba is 40 miles southwest
OF Jerusalem in Palestine II was
the southernmost city OF the Prom.
ised Land OF Moses time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
The Star in the Trenches

The Star be sent to any soldier sailor
abroad at home, IN the camp this side in
the trenches IN France at the foloaoiag rates,
postpaid:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01
One Month, 40c: Three Months, Sl.l5;
Six Months. $500; One Year. $3.50.

An mail subscriptions must DC paid IN Advance
No phone orders taken
Renittances must be accompanied bp name of
soldier, the number of the company and that of has
regiment. Name of ship must be given If The
Star is to be mailed 10 man in The United States
naUy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-01

WEATHER TouEf ASH Tonight and FRIDAY
rain. atronK Winds. becoming s0uthsrly
Williams news., 1917-03-08
Try It Anyway

The Buckeye Valley News of March 1st. tells the story of second robbery in Buckeye a short time ago, the robbers blowing a safe and getting a. way without leaving clew. This is but a sample and a small one of the robberies be- ing committed all over the land. Robbers are so success full in making good hauls and in getting away with them, that many others are encouraged to try. A way must be found to put a stop to robbery and this paper wishes to suggest again that the plan exploited several weeks ago in these columns is worth trying. A well trained gun squad ready to get out on short notice and attack a gang of robbers would make such bad men very shy. The robbers bank on unpreparedness and win.
Williams news., 1917-03-08
Forty per cent of the United
 States Mapped ..

Beginning nearly 40 years ago to construct accurate topo- graphic and geologic maps of both the known and the unex- plored regions of the United States, the Geological Survey has steadily progressed with this part of it's work until topo- graphic maps of 40 per cent of the Country are now published, besides maps for large areas in Alaska and Hawaii. Exten- sive areas have also been cov- cred by geologic maps, and all the work from the beginning ofsthe field survey to the print ing of the finished map is done by this Government bureau. Other activities of the Survey are the classification of public lands, the annual collection of mineral statistics of the United States, and investigations of the Nations water resources; all involving the publication of scientific and technical reports containing over 10000 pages annually.
 During the last 30 years over $15,O0O,OO0 has been spent by the Geological Survey in geo. logic and topographic survey in the United States. Last years expenditure was nearly $8OO,OOO, not to mention the cost of engraving the copper plates and printing the maps in from 3 to 20 colors.
Williams news., 1917-03-08
Typhoid Prophlaxis

All students under forty-five years of age who have not had typhoid fever, or who are not otherwise protected against it, are urged to take the typhoid prophylaxis. This prophylaxis will be administered at the camp or to enrolled applicants prior to their arrival at the camps at such places as the de- partment commander may des- ignate, or a supply of the serum to be administeded to enrolled applicants only may be sent to any reputable physician upon application.
 Applications
 Appplications to attend any
Williams news., 1917-03-08
When The Interests Oppose

Private interests impede very much the progress of constru- tive legislation. Some measures intended for public benefit are opposed not only by the private interest which may lose a graft thru the enactment of a law but also by other interests which, tho not directly interest led, cooperate to defeat the measure for the reason that they too are enjoying a special privilege which may sometime be taken away from them.
 As an example of very de- sirable constructive legislation which is always fought by the Interests may be mentioned the Torrens system for registering title to land. A few states have adopted this system and others have tried but been defeated by the Interests. The struggle is now going on in Missouri with little prospect of success. The lobby of the abstractors with the aid of other special privilege interests will defeat it. The Torrens system would save the owners of real estate a great deal of money, but, of course, the abstractors would lose that same money. And there's the rub.
 The Torrens system first per fleets title and thereafter the county and state vouch for it. A transfer of title costs only a registration fee which is not ac. cumulative. Abstractors are paid large sums for perfecting a chain of title.
 The Torrens system is in use in Germany, England, Austra. lia and in parts of Canada. In
Williams news., 1917-03-08

This paper has suggested and wishes to again suggest that the housewives of the land are best qualified to suggest measures for combating the high cost of living. The pro- position made by organized housewives to establish state markets which would receive the product of food producers and sell it at net cost to the con- sumer, thereby eliminating a host of exploiting middlemen, looks good. The guess is haz- arded that when the federal commission appointed to in vestigate and determine the high cost of living makes it's re- port, the housewives solution of the problem, will be recom- mended as the only feasible one.
Williams news., 1917-03-08
SANTA FE TIME TABLE
WEST BOUND

Arrives Leaves
 No. HOO A. M. II 10 A. M. No, 9 12:1O P. M. 12 20 P. M. No.7 9:15 P. M. 9:15 P. M. No. 3 1O:15 P. M. 1925 P. M. No. 21 8 :45 A. M. 3:55 A. M.
Williams news., 1917-03-08

The confession of the Ger man minister of foreign affairs Zimmerman was not necessary to convince most Americans of the probability of the truth of the reported plot to involve the United States in a war with Japan and Mexico. For years Germany has been intriguing against other nations prepara- tory to her attempt at world dominion. The revelation of her duplicity caused little sur prise'in any part of the world.
Williams news., 1917-03-08

This paper has had too little reliable information about Prof Colodny's troubles with the State University to be able to form an opinion. The student body endorsed him, but the state senate Investigating com mittee reported against him, and sustained the Board of Re gents in dismissirg him. Epi- sodes of this kind should be avoided. They do not help the University.
Williams news., 1917-03-08
PAPER AND FOOD

The paper trust succeeded in doubling the price of paper, be- fore the government took a hand. Print paper, such as the News is printed on, was forced up to six dollars a hun dred by car load lots, when formerly it sold for two dollars and fifty cents per hundred weight. After the government al investigation, the paper mill trust offered to sell at two and a half again if the proceedings would be dropped.
 No doubt the same cause, is at the bottom of the present high cost of food products. The government should use the same methods and bring down the high cost of living. The eX- tra demand for food is not legitimate excuse for the pres ent robbers prices any more than the demand for paper ex- cused the high prices of that commodity.
Williams news., 1917-03-08
FRANCHISE WILL COME.
 WHEN WAR ENDS

London, Eng As soon as the war is finished, woman suffrage will come as a matter of course, is the opinion of John Hodge, minister of labor in the British present cabinet.
 "Our women have done well in the war, and when peace comes they will surely get their reward ip having the franchise extended to them," says MT. Hodge.
Williams news., 1917-03-08

the United States the following states have the Torrens system with notifications: Illinois. California, Colorado, Washing ton, New York, North Caro- lima, Mississippi, Ohio, Ne braska, Virginia, and South Carolina.
Williams news., 1917-03-08
CITIZENS, MILITARY
 TRAINING CAMPS

Continued from First Page) uniform will be furnished the attendant, to be returned by him at the conclusion of the camp. If no article, furnished has been lost or damaged other than by fair wear, the deposit will be returned, or in the event of loss or damage, a balance will be returned after the cost of the lost or damaged article has been deducted.
 Arms, Equipments, Etc.
 Attendants at the camp will hbe furnished cots, bedding arms and equipment by the United States.
 Course of Instruction
 This includes a series of three camps, each of thirty days dur ation, and known respectively as the Red, White and Blue Camps. Instruction at the first camp will be a basic infantry course. For the second and third camps, the attendant will be allowed to choose the particular arm of the service in which he desires to be in- structed, and will be taught the duties of officers and non-com- missioned officers of that par ticular arm. In addition to the summer camps, a correspond ence course will be conducted during the winter months for those desiring to continue their studies.
 A part of the period of each camp will be devoted to a march in which actual cam paign conditions will be assum- ed, and in which problems of security, transportation, biv- ouac and combat will be solved. Officers Reserve Corps
 Those who have completed the course of three camps and the prescribed winter work, will be given an opportunity to obtain a commission in the Of- fcers' Reserve Corps, should they so desire.
Williams news., 1917-03-08
PROPERTIES FOR SALE
If You Have Property To Sell List It With The Williams Realty Co. First door South of the News Office.

Vacant lots in Scotts Addition.
 Elegant room bungalow near the school house; prices right and terms reasonable.
 room cottage and lots in Scott's Addition; cheap at owners price; terms reasonable.
 room cottage on Sherman Ave. in Block 39; owner will sell cheap.
 No. ranch of 3 deeded quarters and homestead and large amount of leased land: 800 head of cattle and 50 head of horses: prices reasonable and terms easy; a good proposition.
Williams news., 1917-03-08
THE METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School at 9:45 N Morning Service II 100 Epworth League 6:30 p. m. Evening Service 7:30
 Wednesday Prayer meeting and Bible study at ' 80 p. m.
 You are cordially invited to attend these services.
Williams news., 1917-03-08

If you buy out of town, and we buy out of town, and all our neighbors buy out of town, what in thunder will become of our town? Ever think about it? The Essex Press.
Williams news., 1917-03-08

China will teach papermak- ing in a government school.
 Australia boasts of the tall est trees grown on British soil.
Williams news., 1917-03-08

The United States coast guard last year saved 1,507 lives.
 In Cuba tobacco is planted, grown and gathered in 90 days.
 A. Lafrance of Ottawa, Ont. has six sons in the British army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-15
FRANCE IS UNEASY
 OVER THE RUSSIANS

Petrograd, May 15.-Albert Tom as, French minister of munitions, arrived here today and was re- ceived by the executive committee council of the Workmen and Soldiers delegates and invited to explain his point of view on the present po- litical situation, on war and on &C., tions of international socialism.
 Mir. Thomas said that France was uneasy regarding assistance which Russia might lend. It was hoped however that Russia would help France unreservedly. MT. Thomas recalled the intrigues of the German Socialists and said that after the United States had entered the war and after the revolution of the Rus sian people socialists were pro- nounced in their support of the Russian Democracy. He hoped that the Russian Socialists would vigor-