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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-14
PARDONABLE.

She's naughty as the very deuce
And quite too proud for any use.
She struts about and gapes and stares
And gives herself the greatest airs.
You'd hardly ever hope to see
A creature SO stuck up as she.
And everyone she knows has said
That several things have turned her
head.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-14
HOULD COUSINS MARRY,

shoUID COUSINS MARRY
A. i. writes: There has been an
argument as to whether or not
cousins should marry. One party
claims that children born of cousins
are afiictsd In one way or another.
Is this true?
Answer: The marriage of cousins
Is not bad In itself II both families
are OF sound stock: but such mar
riages will naturally bring out any
common untoward traits and will
Intensity mutual weaknesses. II
there has been cancer in both fam.
HES marriage should, II possible. he
foregone: II on only one side there
need be no hesitation. The tuber-
cslous should not marry until thew
are entirely recovered. Children
born OF consanguineous (blood rela-
uon) marriages tend. though not by
any means always. TO be abnormal
In one way or another, to be per.
haps deaf mutes or albinos and the
like; and they are likely TO have
more or less stikmata (hereditary
peculiari,ieS. Probably no one
among Us Is entirely free of sue h
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-14

The reason isn't far to seek.
She laid three eggs within a week!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
Reappoint Bridges

The Commonwealth club OF Seattle, proposes a meeting
Monday evening the Good Eats cafeteria urge Bob
Bridges to accept reappontment the port commission.
Bridges has made considerable sacrifice for the public welfare
The port commission job carries salary yet it entails
big pack OF worry and trouble for the commissioners
the least OF these the abuse which honest gets
corrupt press and Special Privilege punderers Bridges
has been the victim OF all these
And still The Star help but feel that now more
than any time does the community need the invaluable
OF Bob Bridges He better than any other
take hold OF OF the problems especially food
question with which the work OF the port commission will
directly interested In the fight against the food
specuaor there who and WILL land such telling
effective blows for the folks Bridges.
The port OF Seattle needs Bridges he resigned
May the commissioners have done wisely in not filling
the place yet Bridges may still be available us not
give up hope
Attend that meeting.
Is a house. matters speed WE'LL
A. Alcott.
PETROCRAD dispatch tells Of a m
asked for In freedom
than Of food In the United States publicly
demand recosniton-snd get IT.
ExcHANog-Eght neat package. OF aovernme
make separate peseel
ARE many religions, only morsl.y-Ruskn
KAISER "pIace but make Il
hot for him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
THE HAND or OTIS

Editor Tho Star: have read
several articles In your paper re.
garding the importation OF Aalatic
labor. II sounds too much like the
plans OF Harrison Grey Otis TO be
OF any benefit to the 4. &. say
nothing OF the iaborinE class.
There are epouEh people here to do
the farming ~ given an opportunity
and paid living wage. Our PEG
pie will be In the same position
the European people are Ia today
In a short time. II this importation
Of coolies be permitted. They can
live on a few cents per day. White
people cannot compete with them.
We have far too many Asiatics
her. now. II seems a waste OF en-.
ergy after fighting all these years
10 keep them out. Il will mean a
harder fight to get them out after
our boys return home and want
these jobs back.
There are plenty Of old men.
women. girls and boys too young
TO enlist who can do farming. Let
Otis and the rest Of that clique do
their bit by paying a living wage.
during tho war" for farming their
lands.
! hope our president will be too
far sighted 10 consider such a pro-
posal for a moment
Let the coolies remain on the
other side by all means And
leave our poor babies with plenty
OF milk TO drink.
LILLE O. FLEMING,
Wapato, Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
SOLDIERS INSURANCE

Editor The Star: Noticing sew.
eral articles referring to life insur.
ance for the soldiers. and the in.
crease OF rates proposed by the
companies. I take this method OF
making some suggestions
While the liabilities OF tho com.
panies will undoubtedly be In.
creased by the excessive liability
Of the war risks. II IL not fair or
right that the soldier who II fight.
ing for and defending his country
should be compelled to carry the
additional cost Neither Is II right
or just that the burden should fall
on the companies. and. thru them.
on their limited membership.
II seems TO me that the only just
and equitable solution OF the mat.
ter IL for the government to re-
quire all OF the companies to issue
soldiers policies at the same pre-
ferred rates that like policies are
Issued TO others. and that the gov.
eminent guarantee TO reimburse
the companies for all excess losses
that may be incurred over the aver.
age mortality. as established by
past experience.
Hoping you will give publicity TO
this suggestion, truly yours.
WARD 7. SMITH.
1910 Arcade Building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
The MARINES

Editor The Star: I read your
paper. and have noted lately that
you devote quite a little space to
the militia, and can see the rea.
son as 1t ID local organization
hut over here at the marine bar.
racks We have some national naval
volunteers. marine CORDS branch
and tho they are from Oregon. still
You might give them n good word
! see very little about the ma.
rines In your paper. but we don't
need the advertising. tho. inaamuch
as We spend most OF our money I'm
Seattle. mention now and then that
there arc Soldiers Of the sea" In
these parts would be appreciated
w" old-timers me sorta bashful.
but would like to see the Young
boys get booet DO what you can
for thcm. Mr.. Editor.
The Soldiers OF the sea" whose
motto IL "Semper FideIis" (Always
Faithful, are recognized az the fin.
est military organization In the
world They are always first TO ar.
rive whore there is trouble. and as
soon az they land. the headlines
back home read-THE MARINES
HAVE LANDED AND HAVE THE
SITUATION WELL IN HAND.
Then evory one forgets the marines
until another situation arises.
Yours very truly.
A SOLDIER OF THE SEA.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

going 10 Bambi, She needed him.
lie had endured a week OF the third
degree, prscticcd upon himself. He
had pecrei into every nook and
corner OF his own soul. lie knew
himself for a blind. selfish egoiist.
He was ready now TO fling hts
winter garments Of repentance into
the fires OF spring. lie understood
himself. tho Bambi bsffled him
more than ever. Never mind. She
needed him. Strong said so-and
he was going 20 her.
He was at the station an hour
before the tran left. pacing up and
down the platform like an angry
lion. Aboard the sleeper. and on
the way. he tossed and turned In
his berth In wakefulness. At dawn
he was up and dressed. TO sit in a
fever OF impotence while the land.
scape slowly slid by the car win.
dow.
At Sunnyslde he hurried along
the deserted street. where only the
m lkman wound his weary way In
the early morning. There was a
hint OF spring in the air. fresh and
exhilaratlng. with a faint earth
smell.
The house lay, with closed blinds.
stlll asleep. lie let himself in with
his latch-key. dropped his bag. hat.
and coat in tho hall. and rushed
upstairs 10 Bambi's rooms. No
hesitation now. lie would storm
the citadel In truth He opened
her bedroom door softly and peesed
IN. IL was unknown country TO
him. The bed was empty. lie
entered and walked swiftly to the
door beyond. where he heard a
faint cracking. as 81 fire burn
ing. At the door he paused.
She was crouched before a fire.
cross-legged. her face eupped on
her hands. In her pink robe and
cap she looked more like child
than ever. She half turned her
head, as II feeling his presence, so
he saw how pale she was. how
black the circles round her eyes.
My little love!" he cried TO her.
MY title love-"
She sprang 10 her feet. facing
him. her hands went swiftly to her
heart. as II spasm shook her. As
Jarvis came toward her. great
light in his face. she put her hands
out 10 fend him off
Il want you TO know that re.
alize just how silly and cheap and
theatrical I've been. | didn't mean
10 hurt you." she began in a mono
tone. as u ii tired her too much
to speak. lie tried TO stop her, but
she shook her head.
Il have to say II all now. cared
so much when you came home that
time. and after the first night |
thought YOU didn't care for me-"
My best beloved, let me"
mo, no-please. was piqued
and angry and thought | could
punish YOU by pretending to be the
other woman you thought you were
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
Mother

Tomorrow is Mothers Day-in MOTHERS YEAR.
Now, before motherhood is meeting its supreme
test OF love, of sacrifice. and of devotion
Mothers this giving the they love for the
service OF their country following with aching hearts the
dangers that their endure great crusade for the
freedom OF the world
Motherlove acquires meaning by this unsehsh gift.
AS mothers singly will sacrifice anything for the benefit
Of their children mothers collectively sacrificing all
for the benefit OF the world a large
AS nlothcf-lovc embraces each and daughter.
motherhood-love enveops and protects the nation
Let US honor mothers today and tomorrow and let
honor mothers and ALL mothers from the
future.
For this is Mothers Year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

by. and II was an assured success.
The royalty for the first seven
days vas a surprise. VIII ch would
have thrown Bamhi into raptures
under ordinary circumstances But
the Bamhl OF these days and rap.
ture were no longer playmates.
Richard Strong came down 10
dine and spend the night, and
when he returned 10 town he called
MP the Frohman offices. asking for
Jarvis address. He was still at
the National Arts Club. they as.
sured him. SO that evening he
presented himself there unan.
nounced4 He found Jarvis alone in
tho reading room. book open be-
fore sightless eyes. He rose 10
greet Strong. with evident reluct.
ance.
I'm glad 10 find you. Jocelyn.
! have something particular to say
TO you"
so? Sit down. won't your"
I've just come back from Sunny.
de. where ! spent the night. /
wanted to settle the details OF
your wifes next serial"
Yes"
Have YOU seen her since the
opening night7"
No"
Il think she is either very III. or
very unhappy. possibly both. She
seems such a frail little thing that
one breads any extra demands on
her. | knew you stayed on TO look
after the business here. of course
You know the dear. blind
old Professor. Naturally YOU are
the person TO look after her. and
| thought IL would be just like her
not to say word TO you about IL
| all, so here | am. playing tame cat
carrying tales. Go down tonight
Jocelyn. and take that girl away
| somewhere.
They think she's ill?" Jarvis re.
peated.
She looks Il TO me. II she were
my wife, Id be alarmed"
He rose as he finished. and Jar.
Wis rose, too. They looked each
other IN the eyes.
Thank YOU" said Jarvis.
He suddenly realized, without
word of any kind. that this man
suffered as he did. because he. too,
loved Bambi. lie was big enough
to come TO her husband with news
OF her need, By. a common i'm.
pulse their hands met In warm
handclasp.
She needs YOU. Jocelyn." Strong
said
You're good friend. Strong"
Jarvis answered.
When he had gone. Jarvis hur.
ried to his room and began to pack
his bag. His heart beat like a trip.
hammer with excitement. He was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

4 search failed To find him.
Richard made a trip back on the
stage. but he was not there.
We won't wait. ~ you will pu,
us into our cab" Bambl said TO
him.
lie saw them all off. promising
to send Jarvis along II he saw him.
What do you suppose became OF
him." demanded the Professor.
But Bambl did not answer. All
the triumph of tho evening counted
for moth ng 90 her now. Jarvis had
been hurt or angercd at her reyela.
tion. He had deliberately gone Off
and left her. regardless of appear.
ances She spent the night In
anxious listening for his return.
but morning found his rooms va
cant. his bed untouched Bambps
heart mlsgavo her.
Jarvis was never sure what hap.
pened TO him after he came off tho
stage with Bambi. Something had
exploded in his brain. and his only
thought was to get away. away
from all the noisy. chattering.
hand-shaking people. TO some quiet
place. where he could think.
Broad daylight found him far up
toward the Bronx. weary. footsore,
and hungry. when he came to
himself he realized that he must
send some word to the club OF his
whereabouts. lie wrote a message
TO Bambi:--
II shall not come back today. |
cannot. You have hurt me very
deeply JARVIS"
In the meantime Bambi. after a
sleepless night. was up betimes,
At breakfast she protested that
she was not at all worried.
Then Jarvis message came. Her
face auiyered as she read II.
What is Il. dear? Is It Jarvis?'
She nodded, the slow tears fall.
ing.
"He isn't hurt?"
"Nct physically hurt. hut I've
hurt his feelings. Oh. Daddy, I'vo
made such mess Of It. wanted
Jarvis to be dazzled by my sac.
cess. because he thinks I'm a help.
less sort Of thing. and now he only
hates me for II"
She broke down and wept bit.
terly. The Professor. distressed
and helpless. took her into his arms
and petted her,
There. there. Baby, II viii work
out all right. Just lot us so home.
where we're used to things. and
everything will look different"
yes, that's II, Wen all 20 home. I"
sobbcd Bambi. wiping her eyes.
Where Is Jaryis?'
Il don't know Oh, Father Pro.
essor, arc the fruits OF success al
ways 40 bitter--so bitter?' she
cried TO him.
The first week OF the play went
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

WEST AGAINST COOLIES

Editor The Star; have long
been constant reader OF your
paper. apd am glad To take this OPP
portunity TO express my appreeia.
tlon OF Il. for The Star Is truly the
peoples paper.
want especially TO thank you
for your front page editorial In
your issue OF Monday. May {. on
the importation of coolio labor.
| realize that In your fight
against this ~hellish endeayor you
viii have little help from the press
OF the Pacific coast. for the Pacific
coast papers are largely already en-,
listed In tho ondeayor for the i'm.
portation or the coolios-an en-.
deavor that 10 as false In it's claims
as the heart OF Judas.
Their claim Is that they want tho
coolies for farm lahorers The gen.
tlemen who ara engineering this
movement are not farmers. and arc
not Interested In farming ven,
lures. They want the coolies now
for tho same reason they have al
ways wanted them. so they can EN-
ploy them az their own figure in
their mills. mines and factories
Those OF MS who can remember
back 90 the passage OF the Chinese
exclusion law know that big bust.
ness in the West was lined up
solidly against Il. and has never
liked Il, and now under the cloak
OF patriotism gentlemen whose only
country Is their pockethooks. and
whose only patriotism is their
greed. are attempting TO persuade
our president and congress that
the West wants precisely what the
West most OF ali does not want
Asiatic coolies.
As n man who has worked all his
life for living. | want 10 take this
chance. u you give this letter space
In your paper. TO invite my fellow
laborrrs TO get busy. for there II
much We who toll can do 10 sdefeat
this movement. We can writ. 10
our congressman We can make
those letters no numerous and IN,
sistent that we shall leave no doubt
In the minds OF those congressman.
We. the American toilers. both
made and female. will rise To the
demands Of the present crisis and
do the work that Is TO be done. and
do Il much better untroubied by the
prospect OF being thrown into com
petition with an Asiatlc mob.
agains, whom We canno, possibly
compete. and who would be among
US at tho close Of the war TO take
our Jobs away from us. and leave
us the choice OF starvation or the
soup house. r. Il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

writing 20. wanted 20 make you
care for her. and then"
II was you cared for-you. you.
you"
Il thought that. when you knew 7
Was both OF Us. you'd be 10 glad
She broke Off into a sob.
Il am. dearest. am"
Il never meant TO hurt you. This
week has nearly killed me"
lie took her into his arms. and
sat In the big chair. holding her
close. while she chung TO him and
sobbed out her heart. He kissed
Eer hair. her wet eyes. and her
lips. saying over and over. oh.
littlesi. love you so. love you
So" When the sobs ceased. he
lifted her face to his.
Il want 10 see the shine In your
eyes. dearest. and then | want you
10 listen 10 me"
She drew his head down TO her
and kissed HIN.
The shine viii come back now.
beloved. Oh. Big"-she said with
sigh--"my old Jarvis"
No. your new Jarvis, little wife.
The old. crazy Jarvis Is gone for
ever. and the new Jarvis will be-
more TO your liking. | may not un
derstand you very well yet. but
know my need OF you, my pride In
you"
And my need OF your"
And your need OF me. Were In
step, now, honey girl-and ve'll
march along together without any
more Misunderstanding. won't
we?'
"Oh, we Will. II you'll take short
steps. so ! can keep up
I'm the one TO DO the running
now, Miss Mite. A famous novelist
and a successful playwright" he
laughed. pinching her chek.
None OF II counts. The only
title that means anything TO me is
Mrs. Jarvis Jocelyn."
HIS comment on that was maud
lSle.
Would you mind telling me Just
why you married me-"
Because was a seeress, and
foresaw this day"
More comment. inaudible. The
door opened. cautiously. the Pro-
fessor tip-toed in, followed by Ar
della. with tray. At the sight OF
the two before him. engrossed in
the inaudible comments, he stepped
back into Ardelia and ratified tho
contents OF the tray. Jarvis looked
up and caught his astonished ex-
preston. He rose with Bambi in
his arms.
Good morning. Father. I'm
home" he said.
Thank de good Lawd." from Ar
della.
Its Jarvis" said Bambi. fatuous-
~. patting his cheek.
Il suspected that IL was when I
saw him" the Professor admitted.
I'm glad that you're back. and I
hope you'll stay. This child needs
a firmer hand than mine"
You're speaking OF woman
with a well-advsnced career, Herr
Professor Parkhurst."
'Ardela. we are not needed. She
is well. A dose of Jarvis Jocelyn
was the correct prescription"
We'll. thank Gawd TO- some
sho' huff lovin' at las" said Ar
della. as she backed out behind the
Professor. and closed the door.
THE END.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

little notes. realizing that the ma,
jority OF you might hay. passed
thru M. without knowing these
duly important tips about the movie
stars.
Evelyn IAghtbean has five queer
peis--an ant eater. rardlne. giraffe.
clam and a mule.
Just think OF that
Nothing ploaHes pretty Gcneyieye
ColdSlEw more. outside OF working
before the camera. than letting her
luxurious curls unfurl TO the
rephyrx whilo gliding DER the
waves in her private yacht.
Well. Well
Myrtle Mildew. the winSomc little
Coincidence. co-starring with Ralph
Feeblebrow. drives her racesbout 10
and from the studio all by herself.
There. that's something to write
home about.
Bessie Haity. after camera hours,
is diligently doing her share. She
removed costly Japanese dwarf
tree from its priceless vase and has
planted three potatoes in its place.
There's news for YOU.
Movie comedians are just as
funny off camera as before a. To
Illustrate an instance: Eddie Thick.
knob. when asked by a comedian.
We'll. Eddie. how are things to.
day." replied. quick as flash. in
his usual witty fashion. Fine. I
amt got no Kick coming"
There's something TO tell your
friends
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
Suffered With
Catarrh for
Twelve Months

ferer from catarrh OF the head
since taking four bottles OF your
Peruna ! feel a different person
altogether. The severe pains In my
head have disappeared, and my
entire system has been greatly
strengthened. This is my first teg.
timonial TO the curative qualities OF
any patent medicine. but feel IT a
duty to mankind 10 let them know
OF the greatest medicine on earth,
Peruna, In my estimation, for the
above trouble"
Those who object TO liquid redi.
cines can now procure Peruns Tab
let's.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12


Floor Leader Kl,chln says he's
going TO shut his eyes and vote for
the now war tax bill. regardless OF
any objections TO some features
that he might have. Say, girls,
what's become OF that cry for
kltchin economy
Now that whale Is 10 be a popular
food In Seattle. Ia II proper to say
that IT'S n bear of an ideay
Ted shawn denies he's the hand.
soonest man in the world oh. well.
be has nothing on Us. We deny any
championship claims In that re
spect ourselves.
Some high school girls are wear.
Ing flags on their faceA II this
keeps up. kissing the oolors Is going
TO become mighty popular.
Germany apologies 20 Argentine.
somebodyll get q calling down for
that breach Of iron discipline.
Billy Sunday Gays New York IL
the most economical" city he has
met. Billy has discovered some.
thing.
MOVIE mUSH NOTES
Editors Nuta--Ws puhifah thn.n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE pro-
posed newspaper mail rates are ex-
orbitant, according TO ID. c. Seitz.
chairman OF the postal committee
OF the American Newspaper Pub
lishers' association. Forty dollars
ton for a distance of 34i miles
Is too much. he SAYS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
Typhus Grips u S.
Envoy in Turkey

Altho Ambassa-
dor Elkus has
been recaile d
from Turkey be
cause OF the break
I'm diplomatic re-
lations. he is I'M
q Bile 10 e o N e
home because of
a serious attack
Of typhus. He IL
at Constantinople
In a serious CON
dition. IL is re-
ported.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

But consoled by the thought that these can
give Uncle Sam service OF unSeliShnes that will compen
safe The Star and its readers for loss sustained by the
withdrawal OF their editorial pens In tho OF Russell
especially 1t happy appointment for he will bring TO
the Russian commission confidence and strength OF dem
ocratic ideals which many Americans and large number
OF Russians feared lacking in CHAIRMAN Ehu Root
Russell IS democrat among democrats. whose heart
beat true TO humanity. There selfish hair his
head gifted writer. he thoroly independent. lie will
be tower of strength in the upbudng of Russian conf
deuce in American ideals.
AN OHIO o. lodge hosiery
SIN wearing hoseyi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12


This is the second serious
inroad in a year that Uncle
sam has made into the edi-
torial force OF The Star and
the other members OF the
Newspaper Enterprise Assoei-
alton,
First. Herbert Quick, the
man who brought forth and
eNpounded the idea of a Ma
tional Defense council. was
appointed on the farm loan
board by President Wilson.
And now we must lose
the strength and virility OF
Russells trenchant pen, the
man who sounded the
slogan. "No more kings. no
more wars" many months
ago, until today il has become
nationwide.
Uncle Sam is becoming a
mighty serious contender for
the services of Star men. The
competition is getting 10 be
something fierce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12

Even In his
Bookkeeping days
Logan Billings.
ley was frequent
~ found with .
book on Greek
mythology or hls
knee" - Seattle
Tl,.-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
HEALTH QUESTIONS
ANSWERED.

=. @. A.-"what III effects are
likely 10 come from Infected ton.
sils7"
Mouth breathing. enlarged neck
glands. pallor. frequent sore throat
and deafness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-12
u. S. Takes Second Star Man

Now Uncle Sammy and takes our own Charles
Edward Russell to serve on the Russian commission
This is he second serious