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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
More CONNER On
Old Men Flirts

Dear Miss Grey: In regard to the
letter entitled more Truth Than
Poetry In Wartime Ballad"-thc old
men will have good time while the
young men are away--allow me 10
express my feelings.
am a wife and my husband has
gone 10 the front. and | have about
as much use for these rich old men
above draft age who prey upon sol
diers' wives, sisters and sweethcarts
as dog has for tramp. And ev-
cry time one scrutlrizes me feel
like slapping him in the face for the
insult And | know positively that
there are thousands OF other wives
that feel the same way. OF course
there arc some wives who would
flirt and cut up II their husbands
were right here. let alone across the
continent They are the ones we
should look out for. Some Of them
are pretty bold and brazen even on
the street. and they are making con
ditions so that a decent wife who
has worked all week can't even 30
down to a motion picture Saturday
night without being lnsultcd. or hav.
ing the remark passed around about
them that they are out trying TO pick
up with someone.
Now call that an outrage-,o the
wife and 10 her husband over there"
who Ia doing hts duty 10 his country.
Something surely ought 10 be done.
MRS W. I.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Coy old buffers
Had Best Re1rnre

Dear Miss Grey: I say three
cheers for "A. r." She. or he. as
the case may be. has hit the nail on
the head.
Since my husband has gone into
trimming | have been annoyed more
than ever before by strange men,
mostly old ones. Are these old fools
30 conceited that they think we sol
dlers' wives and sisters viii fall Tor
them? When my husband Is away
to war Is Just the time when i will
be truest to him.
My husband is still at camp and
comes in once n week. and sunday
nights ! go down 20 the train with
him And when am returning
home on the car there liz nearly al
ways one OF these old Washers. one
night one OF the animals sat next to
me and crowded uncomfortahly close
TO me. taking up much more than
his half OF the seat. lie endeavored
by all sorts OF impolite ways to gain
my attention. ! had n pen knife In
my dress pocket which | took out
and opened while he watched me.
While the whole incident was dis
gushing. IL was comical the way he
slid out OF that seat and lost no time
In finding another one.
While we have no one near us TO
protect us, IL Is our duty 10 use VIC
lencc on these animals. and | say the
army for them. too.
A YOUNG SOLDIERS WIFE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
WAX BRIDES SHIPS OF
LOVE RIDE CIIOPPY
SEAS


canoes There's
Mt the farewell
"o IL enough without
devoted
IL
Very different Martha n Iawyers stenor
admitted 10 Tho bar 49,
Ana he's s nd
actually scrnpns to
quite comfortable
10 be more comfortable
blind or helpless
~
call that herb
asked DO you think there like
Il,
a. Il. r" o. ~ ~ - $50" VIZ"
home to such grl"J
y war eroine
But II venturrd
pretty working huran
beauty her husband
sure"
But I'm all n
watch H. It's n OF home know
hern--HeTha Manning and
recalled them Jerry
Mss Manning the nurse"
aged vhen Bertha
there with of the UNITS Jerry guns in
France lieutenant 49,
And heard you telling mother this Manning
the victim
she working hospital dspensary
handling alcohol when
the
II she had the saved
forever But what TO know this Jerry
will he n like
Maybe In Jim ann,,er,v
greatly relieved Mt the thought Ills heroic wayo
And that solution minds
of dreadful prolen,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
RAISED TO So DAY

Editor The Star: | have been liv.
ing at 14i7 Seventh ave. since 1914.
When / first rented the place. the
rent was s475 n week, with linen and
fuel furnished. ! to pay the gas. /
have had four different landlords in
that time. all receiving the same rent
from me. This last landlady. Mrs
Anna Hines. first raised to 1925 n
week, from that TO $3.50. and now
after getting in my winter supply
OF wood. preparing to remain at the
$3.50 rate. she has served me with n
notice that my rent will be raised to
81 a day, or she would put me out.
have refused TO pay the advanced
rent, after which she gave me no
tice to vacate by October /. have
walked the town for three days. and
have been unable TO find anything
up to this date.
was born and raised in the Unit
States and wish to do everything
can to help our government win
the war. have had to refuse to buy
war savings stamps and Liberty
bonds. as my husbands wages will
Iiri bI''t tfif hhNail'td fADtISfNs
I feel 1t my duty TO buy Liberty
bonds and war savings stamps. and
do not like to have to refuse. but try
to do my share, being n Red Cross
worker. and have sold tags both for
the Belgian and Syrian relief. II the
above demands were just. I would
not complain. but as 1t is not n mod.
ern house by any means, am at a
loss,as to what can do to find other
quarters under the present housing
conditions.
Having lost brother by the sink.
ing Of the Maine. and my mother be-
ing related to President Lincoln, we
have always stood loyal TO the cause
and 1t would seem there ought to be
some way by which you could sug.
gest a remedy to stop this dreadful
evil
Am here in Seattle to stay, and Il
seems terrible to think that those
who have seen Seattle thru so many
hardships have to pay the cost
now. and be forced to move from
their homes just for the sake of a
few paltry dollars.
MRS. GEO. RUBISON,
1417 Seventh Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Heart of Home Revealed

The windows OF homes are eloquent these Gays.
Our human eyes call the windows of the SOUL re-
veang to the world the light darkness of the heart within
today the windows of houses have changed from
common frames of wood and glass to soulwndows when
reveal the heart of the home behind the panes.
Whether we walk down stately city avenues, or pass
the house windows call out their to us Once
with their discreet curtains they hid from the world all
the sweet secrets Of the life withnbut nowhear them
whisper-or shout their greeting to the human brothers
passing by.
windows flag-vo says proudlyWe have boy in tram
ING camp" And the house next door has window which
declares-We have to give but eewe honor the
flag and we have daughter to the Red Cross The
window of the cottage the corner announces that rather
has war-garden and that mother would scon to waste
a scrap of wheat fat sugar. And the window OF
Tommy Browns house says My little boy has bought
three Savings Stamps with his money"
The window in the factoryhands cottage says, u can
help-Tve bought Liberty Bond The big plate glass
window at the bankers house whispers Through me
little wardrobe watches for those letters from France
Sometimes the windows join in perfect chorus
sWeve sent to we save money; we conserve
food; we've planted a war-garden; we've bought bond
helped the Y NJ c. A.-and we pledge lives, for
tunes, and our sacred honor to this flag
And sometimes from the window of very quiet house
there voice that is neither shout whisperbu
rather note of deep and solemn musc-a window whose
goldsarred flag speaks outMy has paid the last full
measure of DEVOTION"
Windows The speaking windows of millions of homes
longer curtained to conceal the hearts Within but
bright with flags that tell Of love and oyaty-gay with
that declare the eternal glory of democracy-the spirit
that sends the of every home. great and small. to
fight brothers of the word-for Freedom For ALL
Forever!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

Dear Miss Grey: Does the average
soldier know the difference be.
tween n girl and n chicken? be
Hove it would be difficult TO convince
him that toy is not toy.
Tommy Atkins" has given some
valid advice in speaking To our Miss
Sixteen" "a uniform is to be hon.
ored rather than To be smiled upon. "
| also speak from experience. having
worn tho uniform at home and In
many foreign lands. Yet. my com
rade seems pcrplexed In consulting
his youngest female rascal regarding
the psychology OF war and why do
women love fighting men.
Perhaps n man should see TO Il
that his children are born fighters"
IL he wants them TO be free. success
full. independent, and he can do this
In one way only. lie must learn to
he n fighter himself. Good women
feel this also in their hearts. but they
do not know the reason. IL is an In
stinct with them To love and admire
the warrior. The bold. strong male
Is the man they naturally desire TO
What woman would marry Jesus
II she could get a Galahad7 IL Is
the imperative call OF nature for the
biological continuation and preserva
ton OF family and race.
Love and war are stupendous evo-
lutionary forces.
Why did Queen Elizabeth love
Raleigh, the pirate and freebooter.
rather than some smooth and slip
perry statesman? why did Mary
Queen OF Scots lose her crown and
head for the bloody Bothwell' why
also did a beautiful white girl with
a peach bloom complexion 40 frantic
ally rush and give herself 10 Jack
Johnson And why did Jehovah
give all the captured virgins of the
vanquished Arab tribes ms special
booty 10 His beloved biblical cut.
throats7
Did you ever ask yourself the sig.
nificance OF these things? The fact
is. when men acquire wisdom. they
also acquire fear. They become over
fearful OF tomorrow. They become
unhcroic. Where are all the wise ma.
tons OF antiquity? Did the wise
things they knew save them from
defeat. wreck. dishonor and extinc.
ton? Not at all.
II is also palpable fact that men
and women who are light.hearted
and happy. go.lucky are the solid
rock and security OF the nation. They
have very little wisdom but they
have vast fecundity. They enjoy
loving and fighting. From a learned
mans point OF view they are fun OF
folly. even unto madness. yet they
are for the most part the producers
OF the race. All OF their millions OF
offspring In turn become the sub
stantial structural basis OF all the
powers and glories OF the world. Per.
haps snVre Is something 10 be said
in favor of folly" in practice. pr!nci'
pie and philosophy.
Perhaps the reckless ana heroic
life Is not so far wrong after all.
Maybe our wise ones are not really
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

raised by the rental agents. who give
as their reason for this holdup gen.
erh conditions. I suppose they mean
the Fourth Liberty Loan this com.
ing fall by this raise In rent they
would prevent many OF us from help
ing our government In the Fourth
Liberty Loan. As he hasn't dol
lar more invested this month than
he had last in the same property. |
fail TO see how general conditions az.
feet the rent hog any more. or as
much. as the man who has TO rent.
Mention was made that the shipyard
workers are going to get an Increase
In wages and that they wanted their
cut. | notice their cut is the lions
share Tor all or IT.. and IL seems 10 me
some measure ought to bc brought
before the Legislature to curb such
high-handed practices against the
many who are forced to rent.
l.. j. WALDREF.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
HOW ABOUT IT?

Editor The Star: I am writing this
that / may have n public opinion as
to what rent per month l must ask
for n six-room cottage on 4oxloo
lot. located near two car lines, park
and school. and in nice neighbor'
hood. am about TO rent to family
OF nine. The house, approximately.
ia worth $4,000 I think | should
have 10 per cent of that amount to
cover wear and tear, repairs ana
taxes. and or per cent interest on
money invested. only ask justice
What rent. per month. shall ! ask
this family OF nine? Yours for the
Justice OF all. ORAE SEMPER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
On Substitutes

Germany is nation of tutors and substitutes. Her
scions OF science have instructed veritable army in the
art of finding something just good"-neary.
Straw by us deemed fit bedding for beasts Of
burden, now finds itself doing Hun service as BREAD.
But giving straw bread is like putting grass-green
goggles on a horse and feeding him shavings
Garments fashioned from paper by these kultur-
crazed chemists Graybeard wiseacres and stripping
students back from the trenches, physically of it,
feverishy labor in laboratories thruou length and
breadth of Misunderstanding substitutes.
. Something to replace the precious fats that sustain
the fighter Means whereby to make explosives and nu-
ntons minus elements heretofore considered vital factors
but unobtanable.
For these and thousand other substitutes they search
deve try test and figure think, puzzle ponder problem
atize and repeat.
But vanquishment subsection defeat for them will
not be crcumvented by suberuge continuance or nven-
ton. - ~
Even did they become exclusive users of substitutes
and SO offset the effect of the supply blockade close coe
about them ~
They can find substitute for Yankee grit and allied
courage until they substitute democracy for autocracv
justice for tyranny and the dominion of faith for the dos
potism of fear ~ viz '
There is no substitute for THE RIGHT!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Jitney Speeding Must Stop

Jltney drivers back several considerable nu
ber helping out the traffic situation but some of them
and limb. e's ~
Along Pike ST. and on the Kinnear park line there are
Jltney drivers who mady unchecked by the police
Tuesday night one powed thru crowd of workmen aqht
ing from Kinnear park car at Ninth W. One man
struck down. ~
Jitney drivers ought to realize that no matter how
many people they carry Seattle can't afford to have them
on the streets if they rush about knocking people down
and killing women and childz fr ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
DIFFERENT

II am an American born" said a
man TO n foreign-born. You were
an immigrant"
TRUE" said the foreign-born but
really have more right to be proud
of my Americanism than you. You
came into this country naked. and /
came here with my pants on. You
came here because you couldn't help
IT: came because I wanted to-
Ladies' Home journal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
Won't Catch Uncle Stripped

Before the New York editor, the European
nations annually spending two billion dollars pre-
tparedness preventive of war, all for nothing.
This is hardly true and it isn't full argument against
preparedness even if true.
The only nation, Germany at all prepared for
what Great Britain and her preparation consisted
solely in her command of the None of the allied
tons had prepared for food and fuel crisis, and
picture where France Italy, Belgium. the Balkans and
Russia would be- had Great Britain stayed out and
Germany controlled the
Antpreparedness, supine paccsm, is again
going to be policy at all popular in this country We
turned from peace to the bloody business with light
nng-ke rapidty and thoroness. 1t will be problem
to return to with similar dispatch and thoroness
will do it, but again will Uncle Sam be caught
wholly unprepared to do his part anywhere, in dis
turbance that eopardzes his rights and
AS performing very big part in this war; not indeed
saving civilization, he is going to be able at the peace
table to demand and much limiting the possibility
OF future wars but he again perform mere
home guard and he'll be foolish if he does not insist
making full preparedness for whatever may come as cheap
possible He has but to to it that there be no Ger
man army navy of consequence We predict that he'll
have considerably assistance in putting thru that part
his world policy.
That handwriting the waH of Potsdam palace
~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
HIGH RENTS AND KAISER

Editor The Star: Recently was
notified that hereafter there would
be 10 per cent increase in my rent,
and all other tenants were hit by the
same storm. / am paying double the
rent for three small furnished rooms
that they would bring in ordinary
times, or even a year ago. The land.
lord, when pressed for a reason for
this outrage OF 10 per cent raise in
rent. cites that his rent has been
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
TAKES RAP At CITY JAIL

Editor The Star: Much has been
said about what should be done with
the kaiser. Every one Is taxing
his or her brain to figure out some
thing that Is bad enough for him. /
have II. Put him in our city Jail for
80 days IL he survives that, II Is
truly destined by God that he shall
not die. BYRON r. HOGAN,
1929 18th Ave. ~. w.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
TNVENTY-FOURT1l
CHAPTER
Copyright. 1918,
by the Newspaper
Enterprise Assn.

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
WHY TWO LOVERS PARTED

Little NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10
entertain sister Rates beau When
sister Kate marries you. will she be
come a widow?
Rates Beau--A widow We Gods.
What put such nonsense into your
little head?
Little Memphy-Hcaring mother
tell sister that you are a dead one
Judge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
a FEATHER REASON

BY the way.
Have you bought
Another w. S. 81
Oh. you've got
Some-Uh. huh.
Which reminds US.
a farmer who had
A lot Of work TO do,
And unable to do
1t all himself.
Went in search
or some one 10 lend
Him n hand
Going up the road
He spotted n lad
Perched on a fence.
Busy whiting n stick.
Stopping. he hailed him
Say. young Teller.
Dye want { make
A dollar?"
shifting his chew.
His nobs replied:
Nope. already
Got a dollar
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

One Of reporters cables that the heGry rains
giring the Germans time to bury their deaf They
didn't need time to bury their hopes; Foch, Haig and
Pershing did that for em.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
EYES OUR SPECIALITY

Years OF cx-
porience In fitting
a n d m n X m g
glasses. and our
low operating ex-
pcnse, enable us
to make better
glasses for less
money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

Altho four men have been work.
Ing nearly year on the British of.
fetal history OF the war. they have
only reached events which took place
In September. 1914.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18
@Le9tcrs Ts QhY1hip> G1ex

wise but insane. How shall we know
what wisdom is3
VS.. AN EX TOMMY ATKINS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

. when girl she And
there's no doubt that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

That handwriting on the acaH of Potsdam palace
lie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-18

uauEffoub seas III wartime. l am
driven one way by my doubts. an
other by my fears. and another by
my hopes. need Bob. He could
keep our bnrk on a happy course.
Some OF the war brides know
are having an awful time alone In
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
STOCK NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that, as marshal of the city of Newport, l have taken up the following livestock, to-wit:
 One dark bay mare mule with bell on, reached mane and tail, shoes on front feet, branded "11" on each hip, weight about 800 pounds, about 8 years old.
 One dark bay horse mule, reached mane and tail, shoes on front feet, weight about 900 poundss about 8 years old, no brands or marks.
 The owner of said stock is hereby notified to come forward and prove ownership to the undersigned, and that in default thereof, I will on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1918. offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the city hall in the city of Newport, Arkansas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 8 o'clock in the af- ternoen of said date.
 G. c. MARTIN, 120d10t. City Marshal.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
TO THE METHODIsTs.

There will be a get-together meet ing of all the members of the Metho dist church, at the church Wednesdas evening at 7:45 to 9:3O. If you are a member and have the interest of the church at heart, yos will be at this meeting. This will be prayer service, socia and business meeting, which every member should attend. Let us see where you stand. : It's up to you.
 J. F. Harmon,
 Chairman Board of Stewards,
 F. F. Morehead,
 Secretary Board of Stewards,
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

If you are a stranger in Newport and want to get acquainted come to the Methodist church on Wednesday y evening, at which time a new order of service will be begun. It is the in- tention of the membership and the pastor to give everybody chance to meet others; therefore, if you have not had a chance to make friends here, come to the church at 7:45 and you will be dismissed at 9:30-N. B, Hays, Pastor.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
FIVE NEGROES
 HANGED TODAY
At Fort Sam Houston Tor Participa- ton in Race Riots In Houston
 Last Year.
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
 San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 17-Five negro soliers, who were sentenced to death for participation in riots at Houston, Texas, in August, 1917, were hanged at Fort Sam Houston this morning.
 All he negroes were members oi Company I, 24th infantry, Ten oth- CTS were sentenced to life imprison- ment.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

Newport friends short visit toiay leaving on No. for home.
 Wanted-An experienced woman to cook and do general housework for family of four. Apply at 51O Main Street, Newport. 104d&wtf
 ND. Moon and wife, Mrs. Piakie Moon and Miss Lula Moon were down from Swifton yesterday shopping.
 Corn for Sale at $2.00 per bushel at crib five miles west of Newport. Crib open only on Saturdays. See Mack Bros. 48dtf 10wtf.
 Lost-Rack of Ford Roadster, one 30 x31a new Goodyear ail weather Tread Casing and rim. Return to w. D. McLain and. get $10 reward.-W. D. McLain, 219 Hazel street. 121d3t
 MT. and Mrs. c. M. Avera have re- ceived card from their son, Roy, an- nouncing his safe arrival overseas.
 For Rent-2 rooms, close in, one furnished other unfurnished, to cou- pie, or nice quiet gentleman. Ap- ,xl,y T,,Jopopdnr+ offica 16dtf
 Mrs. Anderson Johnson was fere today and will place her daughter, Miss Helen Johnson, in our High school.
 An important meeting of the w. C.. T. U. will be held with Mrs. M. A. Dorsey Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock and every member is urged tc attend. l2ld2t.
 Lost-A silver dinner fork on Wal nut street, near corner of Fifth. Re- turn to Mrs. Adam Lockard for re- ward. 121d1t.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
FINE SWEET TONED PIANO.

Has been used. Will sell cheap for cash or Liberty Bonds. Phone 31.-- Hayden Holloway Furniture Co. 21dtf
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

nut street. dtf.
 County Treasurer G. L. Smith is at Little Rock today on business.
 Drayage of all kinds handled tromptly. Phone No. 10. Chester Robinson. 13-dtf
 ]. B. Hirsch came up from Little Rock this afternoon looking after his trade.
 Nicely furnished front room. Ap- ply to 522 Newport avenue. 21d6t
 Mrs. V. V. Bates was here last night enroute to Batesville from Lit tle Rock.
 For Rent-1 furnished room, cleo tric lights and bath, close in. Rates reasonable. Apply 123 Beech St. dtf
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Malone and chil- dren have moved into their home on Hazel street.
 For Sale or Trade--One first class butcher shop complete on Front St., good location. If interested call or see J. T. Craft. 04d 30t
 Holly E. Cobb of St. Louis made his
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

At noon today w A. Mink had the misfortune to lose the ends of two fingers of his left hand while putting new spring on the front of his au- tomobile. The spring closed down on the fingers, which were so horribly lacerated that amputation was neces- sary by Dr. c. R. Gray, the ends of the two fingers being removed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

House in first-c.ass condition, has 8 rooms. Ten acres of good land ad- join the residence, five acres of which
 are suitable for cultivation Near good school and two good churches. Bargain for quick sale. Apply at h. dependent office. 123d6t
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
WEATHER.

Tonight fair; Wednesday fair with rising temperature.