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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
my OFFICE IS
NOT FOR SALE"
DECLARES GILL

"This office Is not for sale
not as long as ! am In IT,"
So declared Mayor Hiram c.
Gill Friday In answer to cur
rent story that a group Of in
fluentlal and wealthy citizens
offered TO furnish him with a
big law practice and take care
OF his debts, II he should re-
sign as mayor.
His successor. according to this
story. is To be Claude Ramsay.
chairman OF the board of county
commissioners.
All Deny story
Ramsay, according to the gossip.
is to be chosen by five councilmen
pledged to do so
All the parties concerned in the
GIN, Ramsay, and the com.
were busy today denying
this choice morsel on politicians
tongues
The mayor himself, declaring
that no one can buy this office
cut regards the story more or
less in humorous vein
Gill Denies II Flatly
Il don't think you could get five
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
Free:
WellSand dSadler
Will Be Retired

The first trial in the Northwest of men charged
with conspiracy to hamper Uncle Sans preparations
by ohStrucng the draft law resulted in disagreement
for Huet M. Wells and Sam Sadler and acquitta for
Aaron Fisherman, when the jury returned its findings
Friday morning. after II hours deiberation.
"WellS and Sadler will most certainly be tried
again." was the prompt statement of United States At
orney Clay Allen, Immediately after the decision was
announced before Judge Neterer in federal court
Upon the statement of the disagreement Judge
Netere Immediately requested that the jury return to its
rooms and resume the discussion but when members
stated that there was further possibility of agreement
he withdrew the request
There was no indication as to the jury vote, except
the statement of Foreman iaer in reply TO questions
from the court that the jury nearly equally divided
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

By Etaff Correspondent
CAMP LEWIS, American
Lake, Sept. 2f.-The 733 men
OF Seattle's second contingent
to the division OF the great ma
tional army being assembled at
this cantonment spent their
first night between army blan-
kets last night, and we're up
bright and early today, to be-
gin their military training.
The men arrived on two spe-
eiaI trains and were met at
Headquarters by n large crowd
Of soldiers from guard eompa-
nies and civilian workmen, who
set up a shout OF welcome as
the men tumbled from the cars
and lined up for the march to
the temporary barracks which
housed them, last night.
They were quickly registered. and
then, after meal of army beef and
army bread and coffee, the physi
clans began a preliminary physical
which will be completed
today.
The men shouted and cheered and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

force" he said.
Following these additional in.
structions by the court, the fury
returned to its rooms.
A half-filled courtroom awaited
tensely the judges reading OF the
verdict.
The verdict was received quietly.
and the courtroom was Quickly
emptied. There was no demonstra.
tion.
District Attorney Allen was IN
his office when the verdict was
rendered.
That the conspiracy with which
Wells and his associates are
charged would have resulted In
bloodshed in the streets of Seattle
was the substance Of United
States Attorney Clay Aliens argu.
ment to the jury.
"The possible effects of the no
conscription circular are not miti.
gated by statements made in this
court by Mr.. Wells that the Lam
guage of the leaflet was too
strong" he said Wells was not
present 10 explain that when thou
sands of young men of this city
read the handiwork of this con-
spiracy.
THE injunction of the leaflet de
vised by this conspiracy was to
resist"
Same as German Agent
Allen called the attention of the
jury TO the fact that Wells had
perused the proof of the document
carefully enough TO add an ''es
that had been dropped from the
word resist, and in one case ia
change the wording of the circu-
lar.
Every German agent in the
United States is intriguing to do
just what Mr.. Wells did tie the
Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

the Washington-Oaki Co. The
girls bore signs. calling on the pub
Sswfo Join them at the Met The
Corey Sign Co donated the signs.
Riding with the girl cadets was
Helen r. Taylor. 30. better known
az "Old Glory" who presented col
ors TO the cadets and was made
their first honorary president The
Girls we're accompanied also by
their commander. Nine. Lepper.
Commander Freeman. who as
signed the Militia band 10 play be-
fore the show was on hand TO Wit
ness the performance as we're
many other ~ the city's best
known men. There was n goodly
number OF women In the audience.
Chorus girls from the 80 Long
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

councilmen to agree to anything"
he said. 81 was elected by the
people TO serve out this two-year
term. and | am going TO do II. You
can say for me absolutely that |
shall not resign"
Commissioner Ramsay is equally
emphatic In his denial
Kennedy Dreams II
II am not candidate for may
or" he said, Il have no thought Of
quitting my job as county commits.
sioner"
H. i. Kennedy, real estate
man, manager of the campaign last
fall for County Auditor Wardali. is
the man behind the story. II is
generally accepted. Kennedy has
discussed Ramsay's mayoralty
chances frequently. and it is known
that a number of prominent citi-
Eens in the industrial and business
life of the city would like to see
Gin out OF office.
In Ramsay's place as commits.
sioner, the story further detailed,
II. Nj Buttle. deputy auditor, is to
be appointed by Commissioners
Knudsen and Smith.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

United States directly the verge Of breaking rca
tons. and less than 10 days later the Teutons put
effect their unwarned submarine decree
Ii is significant also that during this period Bernsto
telling the press that he would do all in his power
prevent war between Germany and the United States.
And he continued to say after the break that he
would use his influence upon reaching Berlin avoid hos
tilites.
lie known to be sending messages his government
at that time endcavoring to straightcn the tangled
relations OF the countries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
Dance Tonight for
the Tobacco Fund;
Held at K. P. Hall

Tonight IA the time.
The X. =. hall. at First ave.
and Pike st., Is the place.
Twenty-Five cents Is the price
OF admission.
The Sammles' tobacco fund is
to get the proceeds.
Columbia lodge. No 2. A. o, u.
w. is giving the dance, and
there will be refreshments also.
The grand master will give a
brief talk The printing has
been furnished by the Spear
Printing Co. The music ls given
free. Combine a goo1 time
with good cause. and be sure
to attend the dance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
Expose Stirs Congress as No
Previous Circumstances of War Have

News OF the state departments expose OF German
intrigue this country stirred congress previous cir
OF the The today
but the cloak committee and corridors there
a buzz OF conversation hnging the mysterious "or
ganzaiion thru which Bernstorff alleged he operated
Long before the house met at there talk of
investigations for representative the lower branch
II planned read the Lansing revelation before the
house today.
Both houses of congress developed strong ant-war senti
during the various crises thru which the United States
and Germany struggled previous the declaration
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
PHILADELPHIA
MAYOR HELD IN
MURDER PLOT
~ United Press Leased Wire

81 United Press Leased Wire
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2f.-
Thomas o. Smith, mayor OF
Philadelphia, was held In
$4,000 ball today, awaiting
hearing next Tuesday on a
charge OF conspiracy to COM
init murder and other crimes,
preferred by State Rep. lsador
Stern.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

The jurors decision came follow
ing their return to the courtroom
at 10 a. m. for further instructions
from the court
Foreman Haller stated that there
was some confusion among the
jurors In reference to the partic-
ular charge against the defend
ants. and the acts which would CON
stitute an offense against the dec
laration cf war which was alleged
to be violated.
Conspiracy Law Explained
Judge Neterer explained in detail
the terms Of the conspiracy law
and its application to the charges
preferred against the defendants.
THE fact that a person may be
q conscientious objector is no de-
fense for him II he attempts to pre-
vent the execution of law by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
Packed House
Sees StarSmOke
Show at the Met
Patriots all

A packed house greeted the members of the $50
Long Lefty company at the benefit vaudeville per-
Torrance for The Stars tobacco fund at noon today
at the Metropolitan theatre.
Manager George Hood OF the theatre, would not
place an estimate on the amount of money raised by
the show until the returns from the programs and
flower sale compiled, but he said that it probably
would be In excess OF $500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

Lefty" company acted as ushers.
program girls and flower girls.
Hundreds OF flowers contributed
by florists were sold TO help swell
the fund which is being raised by
The Star to buy tobacco for the
Sammies.
Turnout the show the huge crowd
was In constant gale Df laughter
that hardly subsidized after one hit
Continued on page 13)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
The Kaiser's Blundering Intrigues


and n the United States
United
a up o $4,000.
Without leaving trace"
ally, Austria
promising the
n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

Cheers greeted the Naval Militia
band as II swung up Second ave-
40 strong. and more cheers we're
directed at uniformed members OF
the First Washington Girl Cadets.
who followed in Oakland autos do
mated by Harry Austin. manager Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
ClEM.ER PAYS $50

James O. Clemmer. manager
or the Clemmer theatre, was the
highest bidder for a picture OF
Miss Greenwood. getting the
photograph for $50. There
were many bidders. BIZ Nor
rlssey acted as auctioneer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
Other Bribes Against America Are
Freely Admitted by Bernstorff

The Bernstor shows that the envoy had been
intriguing for time because IL pointed out that the
money would be paid "as former occasions The
date OF the the time when Germany and the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

vicious plot while the countries still peace
Berustorfs advice concerning Ireland apparently
needed Tor in OF her peace pronunciamenos Germany
much OF the fact that she home rule in Ireland
and India
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
KAISER BACKS CONGRESS LOBBY
BERNST TORFF ASKED $4,000 FOR THEIR SCHEME

Bernsorff. while protesting feel kindly toward
America, wished avoid simply Tor the that
American strength would the balance against Germany,
authorities say.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
Bernstorffs Sinister Schemes Likely
to Stir United States to Wrathful Action

The link between Germany and the Irish Americans has
been known rather clearly this for
and the Sir Roger Easement affair showed rather concusivy
that Germany seeking rs-American sympahies try
create trouble for England and home rule for Ireland
The state department did the OF the
organization which handle the $4,000 tho probably
investigation has given the government line identity.
Just how the the American governments
possession the with all documents
proving Germany's guilt
The systematic relation of Teuton intrigue this
tnent and elsewhere deemed likely have the effect Of
only stirring up the United States danger, but
also further convincing the German people that their govern
ment is sinister thing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
New Revelation Completes Proof
Of Kaisers Plotting Against United States

This revelation the heels Of Swedish ermanA
Philippine exposure and coupled with the Zm
Mexican japanese plot cinches this govern
ments contention that Germany carried active potings
and propaganda all the world
This startling message. however, the first positive
evidence made public that Bernstorf had personal guilty
knowledge OF German intrigue in this nation.
1t had long been suspected that he the head OF the
antiAmecan work and this government had proved that
mis- colleague, the Austrian ambassador conducting
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

) ny tascd Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Sept 2i.-Fomer German Am
nassador Count Won BernStortf was an active anti
American potter while his nation and the United States
were friendly and asked the Berlin foreign office Janu
airy D, for $4,000 to influence congress "as for
mer occasions
His activity was in the nature of influencing con-
greSs thru an unnamed organization, which he informed
his government could perhaps prevent war"
The state department made this fact public today
nouncng the text of message he forwarded that date
The department announcement said:
The secretary OF issued the following message
from Ambassador Won Bernsto the Berlin foreign office
dated January -. 1917
i request authority pay up $4,000 in order
former influence congress thru the organ
cation YOU know OF which perhaps prevent
" 1 am beginning in the meantime accordingly
In the above circumstances public official German
declaration favor Of Ireland is highly desirable in order
10 gain the support OF Irish influence here"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21
Here Are Downtown Smoke Fund Stations

The Star has established branch stations downtown
number where contributions the "Our
Boys France Fund" be left The OF
the contributors will then be published In The Star
Come on now (and those who don't smoke
Here the places
Green's, Third
Green's Arctic Club building
Seneca.
= Keit e. Bernbaum's 1910 Second
Relter & Bernbaums, Clemmer theatre.
Springs, 707 First
Springs, Second
Springs, 41S Pike st.
Mecca cigar (Ginnold Min). 210 Union
Frye'n. Third Union.
Bert Rideou's. building.
futehs Pool Hall Third and Union
other may the list by calling up me
arrangements.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-21

10 gain the support Of IRISH inflt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
HOydeS of Wild
Ducks Raid the
Tex. Rice Crops

BEAUMONT. Texas. Nov 26'-Na~t
horic~ of Wild ducks. unusually panttul
this season. are causing serious financial
loss to rice farmer~ ID The gulf district,
according to dispatches received here from
points IN Louisiana.
Persons who have lived III the Lake
Charles. La. section since pioneer days
say they never have seen such numbers "a
the birds. which have taken to the rice
fields ia armies because the drouth has
caused "A dearth Of food IN their regular
hahiats.
One rice farmer j. said ~ have lost q
5O-acre crop III a single night.
a reason advanced for the unusual num-
ber of ducks this fall j. that new law
forbids the use of duck and goose eggs
in Canada for the manufacture Of glue.
The result i believed To have been the
Matching Of an increased number of birds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
Paper Price Matter
Now Fully Settled

NEW YORK. Nov 26.-The news print
manufacturers, representing eighty N-ilvr
per cent ot the countrN'~ paper output. viii
sell news print 20 publishers at three cents
4 pound until April |. afterwards al a price
TO be fixed by the federal trade commi~-
sion. under nm agreement reached be-
tween the government and six ar seven
paper men. manufacturers charged with
violation of the antitrust laws
United States Judge Mayer signed the
decree under which the news print manu-
faciuer~' a-~ocatiun' whose executive
committee included five of the seven de-
PENDANTS. wa- dissolved. This decree how
ever. does not take away from the dcicn-
dant- the right 10 cooperate between now
and April in placing the facts before the
federal trade commission a. b~l~ for the
price 10 be fixed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
Six CeufHUiY
Cut Is Boon to
Men In France
0By Associated Press }

GREENNIILE. Texas. Nov. 20 Hair
cut for six cents,
That i the boon experienced bv Texas
soldiers IN France. according 10 letter re-
ceved by Miss Margaret Bond Of this city
from her cousin. Lieutenant Miller III.
Bond. now with the American army on
French soil.
l.cut"nari Milcr'~ letter indicates. how
ever. that the saving over American prices
Iur .blrbsl- -~aEllaa~ Jnc-. .tpt entirely rr--
cumprn>e Tor di>comiurt~ resulting from
French harbcring lie says:
THE BARRIERS "a not wear aprons In
stead Of using . revolving chair like those
~ home. they place yuu III u straight chair
like We use at the dining table. except that
il has short back. The barber bend.
Your head al kinds 81 ways and nearly
pulls Your hair of ynur head You ret .
fairly good haircut. but the experience ~
irighifnl."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
WATERWAY MEET
HUGE SUCCESS
COMMODORE COBOLiNI SAYS PER-
S0NNEL or THOSE ATTENDING THE
FINEST He HAS EVER SEEN.

Corpus Christi did itself proud III en-
tcrtaining the three hundred or more dele
gatc- lo the convention Of the Interstate
Inland Waterways League 1T Louisiana
and Texas, said Secretary Lou- Cuhn-
linn of the Board If City Development. vino
returned from that city Saturday night
after having attended the convention.
''.i- a member of the executive commit
tee Of the lcaguc | have attended every
convention Il ha- held" sand the commo-
dore. land ! must say that the pcr-p pnncl
Of the delegates III this session Wa un-
doubtedly the finest ! have ever seen. The
presence of The members NJ the rivers and
harbors committee of the house of rclrc-
sentative, bad wonderful effect IA the
convention.
If believe that this convention carried
the purposes of the league farther along
toward accomplishment ol amy convention
il ha- yet held, and | fore-ce i'll IL greater
efforts IN behalf of the extension of Tho
canal from Corpus Christi to Brownsville
and Brazo- Santiago harbor. which also
received cordial support on the part Of the
convention. The two proiect~-the canal
and the harbor-wcre mentioned together,
and resolutions naming them together were
introduced IN the resolutions committee bv
4 Lindsay Waters "f Mission. who made an
addrc~- before the convention. | AN -huri
I y 20 receive y copy Of the resolution from
Leon Locke, the loucuc'~ secretary"
/ The Valley WAS repre- cnted by three
deli gates Mr.. Coholini, Mr. Waters ana N.
Tamm of Mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
AMENDMENT
PASSPORTLAW
May BE MADE

Border rc-ident~ who have hu-inc~- rea-
sons for travelling between the Mexican and
American towns on the border daily. or
frequently. may not he required Iu supply
Themselves with passports. according &"
unofficial advicc~ reaching the United
States immigration station "a Brownsville.
Tins advice stated that because M \ pro
test from W.T. points along the harder. the
state department and the department of
labor rcrun-idrrrd ana decIdrd that where
persons eros daily ~ the pursuit of their
business, supplying certificate wv ldcutl-
iIcalion. together with photographs. viii ~
al that viii TN nccc~u-rv.
Inspector w Charge H. Y. Rcyuold- w
The Brownsville station said today that
while hc ha- mot Vet rcrrivrd amy official
order m connection with the passport rul-
mg ~ expected that one viii Nv iorthrum-
iug shortly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
POINT ISABEL WHARF GIVES
WAY TO MARCHOF PROGRESS

One MI Az tinal links That connected
Brownsville Point Isabel, thc border ranch
country and Northeast Mexico with the ~ca
routes ut the world. u thc day before thr
coming of the II. Louis. Brownsville \
Mexico railroad, about to give WAY to
''ihc march NJ progress.
Announcement Was mudc today hy II. A.
OBiicu. president ana general manager Wi
the Rio Grandc Railway. that work i- a.
begin immediately today or tomorrow. on
razng the company fifteen hundred foot
wharf M Point Isabel. The work I'M tu ho
completed Wy quickly a- pu--Iblc The
company pile driver ha- been ~ lhc hops
III Brownsville several weeks hcing r,-
paircd for use in razine the wharf, and has
been sent Nv thr coast.
The wharf has been used for net driving
and IA the ii~ hing boats ai Point Isabel
~incr 1901 when gulf boats abandoned
Brazo~ Santiago harhor a. pnrt "A culi.
due to the coming IA the railroad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
Franco-British Troops Reach
Italy After S-Days Marching
F ederal Operation
Gives No Relief

WASHINGTON. d. g.. Nov. 26-The
government operation of railways in the
pooling plan does not afford relief from
the present situation. was being considered
today ~ the committee of Wee presidents
of eastern lines gathered 10 perfect gen
cral plans % put the pooling arrangements
into effect
Congressional action would he necessary
~ government operations were ~ ~ de-
cIded upon. but that has hen discussed bv
officials who have been considering the
steps necessary II pooling plans should
moi relieve the congestion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
SITUATION
WOULD Be S|MPL|F|ED
CONGRESS TO FACE IT
tRy Associated prcss.)

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Nov. 2G.-Dec-
laration~ Of war against Austria, Turkey
and Bulgaria. Chairman Stone Of the SEN
ate foreign relations committee declared
today. seem exceedingly advisable to
simply situation now anomolous.'
I'VE are. in fact he said, ''now nj war
with Germany~ allies
Stones only reservation was that such
action should be III harmony with the poll
icy of the executive branch of the govern
mcnt. Although he voted against decln-
ration of war against Germany, Stone re-
iteraied that war once begun has his whole
support. Ills statement today was taken
n Indicative of the agitation on Germans
allies which will face congress when il con-
vencS next Monday.
~ have war formally declared against
the German allies also. continued Stone,
would simplify matters of domestic con
cern, such measures 10 prevent cSpion-
age.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26

The wharf was built in 1870 IN tho Rio
Grande railway. and has been doing duty
constantly since that time. However, il j.
probable that few W amy M the original
tmber~ remain, ~ repairs have been con
-tant, due to storms and tlc usual wear
and tear.
The razing of the structure j. prelim-
mary tu the beginning ~ actual work on
q new wharf at Point Isabel that j. fore
runner to thc resumption NJ shipping M
the coast town. The railroad Is To- build
thc wharf ut rn-t ut ~20,O0O 10 @25. 900,
ANA 70 wi he modern w every respect. built
M accommodate standard gangc ears for
use in event thc line NY standardized.
Several carloads of wharf timbers and
Y carload ul Steel rails are already on hand
Tor the construction Of the new wharf.
While nu announcement has been made il
Wy expected the new wharf viii be ready Tor
u~c not later than the first day Of Feb
ruary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-26
tEy Associated rrcss.l

PETROGRAD. Nov 20 proclamations
have been posted that the BourgcoiSe j.
blocking efforts to provision the army and
provide funds for the support ~ the gov
crnmcnt. They were signed by Nikola Le-
nine and Leon Trotzky. Another procla
nation forecasts wholesale arrests and inn
pri~unmcnt nt krnn~tudt a~ ID in-truct-
soldiers IA di~band committees opposing
the Bol~hcyiki program and arrest the
members