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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
WHAT WILSON DEMANDS
TO GUARANTEE LASTING
PEACE THRUOUT WORLD

Open diplomacy; no secret treaties.
Freedom of the peace and war, except as
closed by international action for enforcement of nterna
tiona covenants
3-Trade equality among nations consentng to the peace
4-Reduction of ornaments.
Establishment Of colonial claims with regard for the
voice of the inhabitants.
6-Evacuaton of all Russian territory and of
her unhampered opportunity for political and economic de-
velopment.
7-Evacuation and restoration Of Belgium.
S.-Evacuaton of French territory and rghting the
wrong France by Prussia in 1871 to Aace Lorraine
9-Readjustment of Italian frontier along the lines of
nationality.
1O-Autonomous development for Austria.
11-Evacuation and restoration Of Rumania Serbia and
Montenegro with to the for Serbia and relations
the Balkan states to be determined by friendly counsel
13Sovereignty for Turkish portions of the Ottoman
empire with autonomy for other natonaties under
Turkey and permanent freedom of the Dardaneles
14-An independent Poland with access to the
ia league of nations to enforce specific covenants
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

every civilized country in the world.
The president said;
"Once more, as repeatedly before
the spokesman of the central EN-
pires have Indicated their desire TO
discuss the objects of the war and
the possible basis OF a general peace
Parleys have been In progress at
Brest Litovsk between representa-
tives OF the central powers. TO which
the attention OF all the belligerents
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
One Volunteer
to Give Skin

Following n story In The Star Of
Monday. telling how Harry weirher.
Portland youth. could not Join the
service until he had undergone an
operation for the drafting Of flesh
on n wound received when he was
burned by electricity. Paul A.
Thompson. -. ts2s Thaok~ray place.
has como to the front with an offer.
Thompson failed to pass the eye
tests. but wants to help any other
lad &c, into the army II no can.
Thompson IL former empioye OF
the National Bank Of commcrcc.
and several years ago was The Star
office boy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
CARLOAD OF WHlSKEY
DISCOVERED IN YARDS

An attempt TO smuggle into Seat.
tie n carload Of whisky concealed as
household goods was blocked Tues.
day noon when Sheriff Stringer was
tipped off" and sent Deputies
Brewer and Starwich to the N. r.
yards. where they seized It, The
shipment had come from Maryland.
1--WE don't know yet who the con.
signec is" Stringer said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

ZURICH, Jan. s.-"We must rec
ognize only the one principle that
might is right and must know
neither sentiment nor consideration
of humanity or compassion" said
Gen. Won Lieb In n speech before
the congress OF conservatives. in
which he declared Germany must
have Courland. Belgium and North
ern France.
The speech. according to the dis
patches received here today, was
delivered before the congress meet
ing at Halle, Prussia.
1--WE will incorporate Courland,
bringing In sixty million Russians,
and the Slav nightmare will then
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
REVOLT. LOOMS
AGAIN IN SPAIN

PARIS. Jan. Spain is passing
thru another economic crisis. which
is resulting in n distinct revolution.
airy movement. according to dis
patches printed by the Matin today.
Establishment OF martial law thru.
out the monarchy is being consid.
cred.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
RAILROADS RESUME
FORMER SCHEDULES

Three railroads with terminals In
Seattle are now running on schedule
The Great Northern, Northern Pa
cific and oregon-Washington are
giving regular service between Port
land and Seattle. Great Northern
trains between here and Vancouver
are also following the former sched-
ula.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
APPEALS FOR
RUSSIA and
WEAK NATIONS
BY ROBERT J. BENDER


WASHINGTON, Jan. S-America's
aims in a world at war were outlined
today by President Wilson.
To clarity before the fighting pow
ers this comtry's detectives IN continu-
ing the bloody strife, the president
asked a joint session of congress for
1890 and delivered his message N
person.
The decision of the president to fol-
low Lloyd George in setting forth
terms of peace took Washington com
pletely by surprise.
The president played his usual Is
holes of golf this morning.
Immediately on returning from the
links he called upon Secretary Tunult
ty to make the single announcement
that he wanted to address congress
"on our international relations"
Shortly before 1890 he arrived at
the capitol and, for the second timo
within a week, was escorted to the
house rostrum. This time, however,
an air of tense expectancy tingled in
the chamber as the members took
their seats.
The president addressed the entire
world in delivering his speech before
congress. The address was transmits
ted by cable by the government to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

When the city learned that the gas
company contemplated taxing every
consumer a service charge" OF IS
cents n month. and increasing the
gas rate Is cents per 1000 cubic
feet. Corporation Counsel Caldwell
asked the public service commission
to give the city chance to fight the
Increase.
Dircgarded City
The commissions answer was to
suddenly rule in favor OF the in.
crease. which was put into effect
November /. You've been paying
this added tar for your gas lately.
Because cities have the fundamen-
tai right to be heard before paying
ruling resulted in demands upon the
governor to Gust his public service
commissioners for their action.
The city was informed by the
commission II could go ahead and
prepare to fight the increase, and
be heard January 0.
City Hires Bernis
- obtF W 'oifAItt tUF fOflfIllNs
sioners that the Increased gas
charges were Unnecessary. the com.
mission stipulated that the over.
charge would be returned to consum.
ers
The city council was angry by this
time, and decided TO bring tho best
expert IL could find to fight the case.
DIR. Bemis. who was busy working
for Uncle Sam as a member of the
advisory board for the appraisal OF
railroad and telegraph properties.
was asked to come TO Seattle and
prepare evidence against the gas
company, and he accepted.
Suggested Rates
For IL years he has been advising
public bodies on utility matters For
10 years before that he was a college
professor. Nine years were spent by
him building up Cleveland's water
department. and he later was ono OF
New York clty's deputy water com.
missioners.
Telephone rates In New York and
Chicago. and gas rates In Minneapo-
W.. H. Paul and Chicago. were bssed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
OR
JENNINGS WILL
GET DRY JOB

Sergeant J. l.. Zimmerman.
Sergeant y. u. Jennings.
Aitho Chief of.roliec Warren
refuses To commit himself. one
of the two above named police
Officers II likely 10 be appointed
permanent brad Of the dry squad
within the next few days.
Both officers are at present work.
Ing on special detail. which has 10
do with the squads work In check
ing up tho store Of confiscatrd
liquor now held
Zimmerman joined the force In
1909. and was appointed TO a
srrxcancy In 1911
jennings became an cfflcer In
1905 and was made a sergeant In
1911.
Both men have made for them
selves good records In the depart
m~nt. and arc regarded by officials
as reliable and efficient officers.
Ex-s~rxunt George com~sock has
not yet called for tho liquor taken
from his home. at the office Of the
u. r. marshal. WHERE II IL now be.
ing held. lie called at tho police
station and WINS referred IN the
sheriff hut county authorities say
he did not cali on them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
TRAFFIC DAY" IN
COURT BRINGS FINES

Tuesday was traffic day" in
Judge Gordons municipal court and
a very busy one.
Sevcnty.onc breakers of the traf.
fic rules were hailed into court and
fined from 81 20 IS for minor Of.
lenses and Sic 70 80 for speeding.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
AUSTRALIAN CABINET
OUT OVER DRAFT VOTE

MELBOURNE. Jan. s.--The en-.
tire cabinet resigned today the ~
suit Of the recent vote against con
Hcription. Hon. r. q. Tudor. for.
merly minister Of trade. was asked
TO form "A new ministry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

has been invited for the purpose of
whether it may be posi-
BILE TO extend these parleys into n
general conference with regard to
terms OF peace and settlement.
''The Russian representatives Pre-
scented not only a perfectly definite
statement of the principles upon
which they would be willing to con-
clude peace. but also an equally def
Continued on page ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

President Wilson has again this ,nurehd great Diplomatic
Ell usi,e that VII, hasten the day world peace
spese his @ lin.
peoples 81 Europe.
And he has perhaps saved Russia Tor Inc Anc.i
olher diplomats limited
has spoken TO Russia and given her
saved Russia may be saved-ey the timely
president
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

'Tr ~ and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT siss
governments
we'd In h
ourselves II Is that TO
particularly that be made snfe for pcacoyng nation ~hih
like wishes TO live iis he determine It's intu
tous fair dealing By poss
1io world. against force and selfish AGGREGATION
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

0errnany1 accept place equality the
wordthe world In which nvenead Of
place Of majesty.
"Seither WI o stsraoB mod
Ieatlon 81 frauhs
as preliminary q dealing should
whut for when they whether
rcstag military whose
n IL imperial daninAtOn~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

'tthes uussie Ia IN
thluE spirit differ And
ohe United would wish respond
simplicity and franiuess.
whether their leaders believe not IL heartfelt desire
be opened whereby may privileged
people Of Russia attain their unnost hopo Of liberty ordered
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
MAN WITH MACHINE GUN
BRAIN READY TO FIGHT
GAS CASE FOR SEATTLE

Almost every afternoon gray
haired, kindly faced man nearly
SO years Of age. and young.
air-haired chap. aged Is. leave
the frye hotel and walk down
70 the water front for fresh
air.
They are getting In trim for
. battle of brains.
The elder man IL . veteran,
whose ability to master figures
has kept him on the fighting
line from coast to coast.
His brain has been trained to
operate like n machine gun against
Big Business.
wednesday this man. T.. w. Benis
OF Chicago. will go before the state
public service commissioners at the
Chamber OF Commerce rooms, as
expert witness for the city. TO point
out why the Seattle Lighting Com
pany should not collect an additional
tax of s252. 900 a year from $4,000
gas consumers here.
His ammunition has been collected
by a corps OF half a dozen experts.
headed by his son, Walter y. Bemis.
brought here from Chicago to dig
up facts and figures.
Busy Over Figures
A Star reporter found DIR. Bemis,
his son and their assistants at work
on the 10th floor Of the Frye hotel.
They were busy over n maze Of
figures and reports.
For the last 10 years American
cities have been calling upon DIR.
Bemis to come 10 the rescue In rate
and service fights against public
utility corporations.
Corporations Go Prepared
These cities have discovered that
big utility corporations are out to
win. and care little about how much
money II takes TO gain certain ends.
Corporations hire the best talent
they can obtain to fight their battles
Cities have learned that they must
match expert brains against the hired
experts OF the corporations. And
DR.. Benis has proven to be one OF
the few experts who Is out fighting
for the public and not the private
Interests. :.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
BRITONS TAKE 114,5A
PRISONERS DURING 1917

LONDON. Jan. s.--The war office
today announced the total captures
on all fronts for 1917 OF hasa
prisoners and ISL guns. The losses
numbered 2s.37o prisoners and iss
guns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
AND HE PROBABLY DOES
NOT ORINK--N0T NOW

Ever offcr-a cop a fat Havana?
Ever have him refuse lit
Well. that's what Police Inspector
Bannick would do. He has never
smoked
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
MAIL 0UESTIONNAIRES

Qucstionnaircs for men whose or
der numbers run up to a745. In.
elusive. were mailed today by the
local board for Division No. s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08
NOW LISTEN TO Won L|EB---HE
WANTS WORLD ALL FENCED UP

ride us no longer" Won Lieb said.
we must have Belgium and
Northern France" he continued.
THE curse of God is upon the
French. Portuguese possessions
must disappear.
France must pay until 1t is bled
white.
You may call me lingo. Chauv-
mist or anything you like. but we
must have a strong peace"
An auto thief cut out the glass
windows at the garage OF the Archer
Blower Pipe Co. Monday night and
stole Ford roadster, II was later
located by the police at First and
Main.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-08

Weather Forecast: Tonight and Wednesday.
rain. colder. moderate northerly winds.
The sun., 1918-08-18
SOME GASOLINE ADVICE.
Familiarity with the Fuel Apt to
Make One Careless.

Long continued use of gasolene should
not lead to undue familiarity of careless
lessness with that tricky and more or
less dangerous liquid.
DO you know" says George II. Stove.
president of the Mitchell Motor Car
Company of New York, that one gallon
of gasolene properly mixed with air and
compressed is equal 10 about eighty-three
pounds OF dynamite in explosive force ?
What makes gasolene particularly dam
gerous is the fact that it is more rapidly
ignited and exploded than dynamite.
One can never be too careful in handling
gdsOlene under any and all clrcum-
stances.
That gasOlene is dangerous stuff Is so
obvious that the average motorist ac-
knowledges it and let's it go at that.
But why 1t is dangerous and where the
greater danger lies are questions with
which he concerns himself but little.
Probably the most serious danger from
gasolene lies in the fact that the vapor
is very heavy and colorless. There is
seldom any visible indication OF it's pres
ence. 1t may accumulate at the bottom OF
a closed room or on the floor OF a garage.
and the dropping OF a lighted match
is all that is, needed to start something.
When allowed to accumulate in this
manner its explosive power is tremen-
dous, and walls of brick buildings have
been blown out from just such a cause.
Care must be taken to avoid such &C
The sun., 1918-08-18
HOW TO FORESTALL
MOTOR CAR TROUBLE
By Anticipating Repairs Elk.
pense and Annoyance Can
Be Avoided.

THE man who anticipates trouble Is
greater man than the one who simply
'octors after II has occurred. II takes
'alent to diagnose trouble but only a
.enius can look far enough ahead to
'oresta1l troubles before they occur
avs William H. Stewart, Jr., president
4 the Stewart Automobi bile School. yet
10 one need be discouraged. We are In
formed by the phrase writer that genius
only the capacity for taking infinite
pains. 1t follows that any one who Is
painstaking enough can acquire this
luality. We have all met few mon
who always seem to have the car ready
IN time. They have mastered the art of
anticipating trouble and others can do
The same. These men simply know what
troubles usually happen and they 20
over the apparatus occasionally to make
sure that such troubles are not impend-
ing.
One of the important matters to
watch Is the condition of the valves. The
ftarting handle should be used occasion
Ally to test the feel OF the compression
m each cylinder. and the valves ground
4 they show any signs of leakage. AL
ways have the engine hot while testing
for loss Of compression as the valves are
pushed Off their seats by the
expansion of the valve stems. Then see
that the clearance or space between the
valve litter and valve stem is ample to
The sun., 1918-08-18
CULTIVATE YOUR
GAR FOR SERVICE
Owners Who Know Their Ma.
chimes Get the Most
Out of Them.

WAR gardening has taught many citi-
,zens the Joy of getting back to the soil
SO war necessity may teach automobile
owners the delights of being a handy
man about the car" says Harry S.
TIoupt. president of the Hudson Motor
Car Company Of New York.
"Just as spading, hoeing and weedirg
no longer are terrors to thousands. so
oiiing and taking up loose nuts ought
shortly to be an unquestioned part OF the
car owners spare hour work.
THE car owner can shift at least a
part of an ever increasing burden from
the harassed automobile repair man tc
himself. II the owner can bring himself
to a realization of the useless waste OF
labor (under war conditions) on nom
essential repairs he will have cleared the
floor OF the service station for unavoid-
able jobs. These are the essential Jobs
and the repair man unquestionably owes
his time to these first
'In reality the modern car Is usually
simple from the maintenance point OF
view. II the owner will but read the
instruction book which he received with
the car, or can secure gratis from tn
manufacturer. he can become thoroughly
acquainted with his friend the motor
Much unsupported romance will be un
covered. and romance Is always pleas
ant and satisfying. Gardening was ?
patriotic obligation. and with those VIII
carried the obligation it quickly becam.
romance. Personal car maintenance
need be no less fascinating.
The owner has nothing to fear. be.
cause the home auto maintenance prob
lem is characterized by simplicity. As
he great fundamental in gardening is 70
keep the ground cultivated. 50 in auto
maintenance the great essential Is to
keep the parts fabricated. Systematic
attention to this will go a long way
more than season or two probably
toward avoiding petty and non-essential
jobs.
The tool kit WILL upon closer ac-
auaintance' reveal UNEMPLOYED receasrs
The purchase of additional simple and
inexpensive equipment will fire the sumo
enthusiasm experienced in the acqu;s.-
ton of garden tools. The repair man
will gladly give advice on such pur-
chases. He, more than the owner, real
ICES that home garage repairs mean to
him the elimination of small Jobs that
really seriously impair his broader use
fulness these days"
The sun., 1918-08-18
NEW STUDEBAKER SEDAN.
known as New Series 80" and
Embodies Special Features.

As its peculiar usefulness becomes
more widely known the sedan type 'of
motor car is growing in popularity
among motorists. To meet this ever
growing demand Studebaker has de-
signed sedan body of unusual beauty
and elegance for its New Series 10 Light
Four and Light Six chasses.
1.-THE dominant impression of the new
Studebaker Sedan is the uniform beauty
OF its lines. the extreme care with which
1t has been designed and built and the
quality of materials and workmanship
that enter into every part of Its con-
struction," says +. r. Bump, head Of
the New York branch.
"Stanchness is featured throughout.
and with eight solid upright posts ex-
tending from floor TO roof there is a
solidity to this car that makes 1t par
ticularly free from annoying rattles.
All parts are made to fit the particular
construction of these bodies. with every
item of installation interchangeable for
the entire production. 1t is entirely pos
sible for a purchaser years hence to
obtain parts that will At perfectly.
THE sweeping lines of the Series 10
Studebakers are also carried In the new
sedan. The long. harmonious top lines
the delicate angle of the rear quarter.
the shape Of the doors and the curve OF
the tenders reveal the rare good taste
of the body artisan.
"As an additional preventive against
rafting the slides In which the glass
windows operate are provided with
small rollers which press against the
edges of the glass and absorb the shocks
and thrusts.
"A mechanical window lifting device
is convenience sure to be appreciated
Another satisfactory point about the
Studebaker sedan is its watertight
windproof door construction and leak
proof windshield. The rain visor out
side OF the windshield. at the top. pro-
tects the upper shield and the verticle
sections, both adjustable to any angle
THE upholstery Is of high grade
cloth. laid in parallel plaits and finished
with whipcord binding. 1t is conserva-
lively elegant. trim and attractive. A
cut glass dome light operated by con-
venient switch at side of right rear
door. and silk roller curtains at the win
dows are features of the interior. Doors
are wide and fitted with coach handles
of special design. conveniently placed
handles on inside enable driver or pas
sengers to close doors without the long
reach to thu usual latch handles. The
two rear doors and left front door lock
from inside. right front door from out
side"
The sun., 1918-08-18
KEEP LICENSE PLATE CLEAR.
Numbers should Not he Hidden by
spare Tires in Rear.

THE popular way of disposlng OF
spare tires at the present time seems to
be al the rear OF the automobile and this
apparently is good system for handling
them" saws w. A. Cawley. manager OF
the New York Tire Service. Inc. Broad
way and Sixty-siXth street, distributors
OF United States tires and tubes eX-
cluslvely.
ut will be we'll for motorists to re-
member> however especially those who
reside IN States where the police au-
thorities show a disposition to I've par
ticular over such things, that spare tires
should not be adjusted in such way
as to interfere with n plain view of the
rear license plate.
THE license plate is oftentmes put
on as though 1t were of little importance
and then when it comes to adding two
or three spare tires in the rear the fig
ures are buried almost out of sight In
many communities. especially in New
Jersey. Massachusetts and PENNSYLVANIA,
automObpIists have been arrested and
fned for this offence. Automobiles " i'll
do well to keep this in mind"
The sun., 1918-08-18
EDITED BY BURTON S. BROWN.

winter and every week In summer. Test
the strength OF the battery every week,
making sure that II stands at 1878 or
over. II 1t gets below that consider
whether you are using the lights and
starter too much 30 as to run the bat
terry down. II this In not the cause there
Is some trouble IN the charging system
which must be traced out and remedled
Keep close watch on the ammeter, as
1t is the pulse Of the whole electric sys-
tenn. Note Just what amperage should
be going to the battery al. certain speeds
of the engine. Then IL the ammeter
registers differently you must note the
fact and ind the cause.
Keep a supply OF inner tubes in the
car and a supply Of patches. Jack. tools
Of all kinds, chains. &C. Keep the tire
on the spare rim fully inflated. See that
you have sufficient gasolene, oil, greases,
&c. Keep Joints tight on air pressure or
vacuum system. Learn the simple tests
and adjustments necessary to keep the
carbureter adjusted at maximum eff.
cheney.
These few suggestions will give an
idea Of how those persons work who
have that uncanny faculty Of always
having the car ready when wanted Such
persons enjoy automobiling."
The sun., 1918-08-18

cumulations. Keep the premises ventil-
ated SO that the vapor will be dssipated
as fast as 1t is formed In filling tanks
be careful not to spill the liquid 4 most
dangerous device is gasolene sprayer
used to clean motors. 1t should never he
used i'm garage, and not even in the
open air under certain conditions
IF gasolene is to be kept in the house
or the garage the temperature OF the
place should be rs nearly even rs pos.
sible. This will do away with any dan.
gerous vapor pressure which will force
gasolene out Of the tank or might even
cause leak. The best storage place for
gasolene is in an underground tank.
where its surroundings are at low ten.
perature all the year round.
I'm pouring gasolene into tank ~
other receptacle the operator should he
careful not TO breathe the fumes. since
these have been proved by scientists ia
be highly injurious to the human sys.
tenn"