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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11

pools TO taste the sunshine. Adams
dominion was that OF love and peace and
Creation was very beautiful. And, after
resting and studying His work, God
created motherhood.
And He saw il was finished. perfect.
Mother, The all of everything.
Infancy. EMBODIED in her arms. looks
up into the light of her face and sees
hope. love and safety. Old age, on its
death-bed. hungrily searches the here
after with fast-glazing eyes for her face.
and, seeing. knows that God keeps all
His promises of heaven, in full.
Prisons exclude her not. Her spirit
sits beside the cell cot even when the
hangrnan demands the penalty.
In business crash. when ruin puts white
in the head and scars in the face over
night. the man is still "her boy" and
youth returns to her and once again is
she the galvanic cell of hope and in
spration.
When the pale, loved wife is moved,
all in ghastly white, into the surgeons
room, IL fnOlne1 arms lildl 70 IOulu
ones shoulders, mothers eyes that look
with confidence across the Valley of
the Shadow of Death into the face of the
Creator of mothers.
Life holds no wreck, no despair. no
test. no climax that turns her back. Into
the depths of the pit itself she reaches,
to try to lift and save Devotion,
loyalty, courage is she, and all the sue
cesses of such.
Yes in the trenches. lCith m7id at their
feet and the breath Of Death searching for
their HUes dbore them, her boys talk OF
-mother-mOther. And boast. as
haUinO the best, greatest, most glorious
thing on earth. Mn mother said this. M
mother is the greatest iConldn on earth.
There's nobody Ike my mother. M
mother knit this helmet. My mother can
beat any Uonldn BoU erer SGU at
The Huns shell! And, as the world
passes away. the torn hands appeal TO
heaven and the bloody lips murmur,
mother! Mother"-the beginning. the
all, the end.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
SAYS RUSSIANS
HERE DRAW FAT
PAY FROM LOAN

Because Russian officials OF the
Mission OF Ways OF Communication
offices here and in New York are rc-
ceivIng fat salaries from funds loan.
ed by the United States TO Russia.
four British and American office
employees today announced their res
ignations.
The mission represented the Pro.
visionai Russian government. but
maintains quarters here. Hepreaant-
ativcs arc In charge OF the huge
shipments Of railway supplies and
machinery now stored az The
Meadows awaiting shipment OF.
fees are in the Railway Exchange
building.
Former Chief Clerk Claude ".
Paget. one OF the men who quit. told
The Star that the Russian officials
are drawing salaries Of from S25o
10 1896 a month In Seattle"
A. Pevyoff. manager for the mis-
sion here lntlmated that men who
quit were disRruntled because they
had been refused higher salaries.
Common employees cannot expect
70 receive as much a. experienced
government representative" he
said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11

Private Harold r. Peat, Third Bat
talon. First Canadians. long in the Flan-
ders trenches. has relief from the nerve
tearing strain and writes thus on trench
life. to his folks in the Dominion:
an the trenches the boys compare the
merits Of their mothers.
"It il tconderfm thing. that spirit Of
motherhood that surrounds uS. bteSses us
and leads MS to higher things We gather
in the trench and ice talk Of mother
mother-mother.
"Those Of aus uho have honte-hot0
noe boast Mother Is a mighty factor IN
the trimming Of this icdr'
Home the scene-mother the heroine,
But, a mile away, an officer orders
Fire" and. in an instant. that trench
scene is War. with Death holding the
center of the stage The air is filled
with dirt, splinters and fragments of
steel that hiss and kill. Three of those
sons of mothers writhe horribly
gassed. Another is topping thru the
smoke. headless. a fifth, torn and
bood-spattered, has just strength to fall
upon his knees, stretch his mutilated
hands toward heaven. and cry,
Mother. Mother before all becomes
black to him.
In the beginning, God created the
heavens and the earth. Then He made
light. Then created He the firmament,
the seas and land, the grass, the flowers,
the trees, the grains and the seeds thereof,
the stars and the seasons, the sun and
the moon. the fishes, the birds and all
manner of living animals. created lie
them
And God saw it was good.
And on the sixth day, God created
man. in His own image, and gave hlm
dominion over all things.
And, behold God saw it was better.
Then God rested, and, as lie rested,
looked over Creation. Warm zephyrs
chased snowy flecks of clouds across the
blue sky The birds sang. The flowers
smiled with their lovely faces. The lamb
played in peace about the leopard. The
fishes leaped above the surface of their
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
Editor HuruUitz
Weds at Portland

Abe Hurwitz, managing editor OF
The star. slipped" one over just
three weeks ago today
lie left on business trip. said
business was 10 meet his bride. II
now turns out Miss Charlotte Lip
pard. of Oakland. became Mrs. Hur.
witt on April 20.
Announcement OF the wedding was
not made till today. The couple live
Mt A6iT 2tst nvc ~ "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
1850 SEATTLE
DRAFT MEN IN
CLASS I LEFT

There are $50 Class J draft mon
remaining in Seattle, That means
3gi men less than the quota of 2.2i4
which will be called from the city II
congress heeds the war departments
plea for an army Of 5000 900. The
quota for the state on that basis viii
be 300.
n men who have become II since
June. 1917. are required to register.
the Class men secured. together
with those whose classification Is not
yet certified. Will make the figure
asked for without drawing from
Glass ?
Seattle already has sent li.i0s men
20 the colors. The navy and its re
serves have taken ? 400 men. the 70.
lect service. thru the draft and vol
uutary induction. 3.l55. regular
army. 1000. marines 400. officers.
600. federalized National Guard
units. ,7s0. and hospital and ambu-
lance service. 19i.
Local board No. 3 has only IL men
left in Class /. All other boards have
a larger number.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
LOWER LIVING
DUE TOCOME-
SEC. WILSON

ROCHESTER,. ~. Y. may lf.-De-
cIaring lower living standards arc in
evitahie II the war continues. Secre.
tary of Labor Wilson. addressing the
Employment Managers association.
today called for cooperation between
labor and capital 70 2tave off the
uksssful hour.
"lf We cannot have maximum
production, the inevitable lowering
Of living standards Will come soon. y"
wilson said. Labor and capital
have mutual interest in production.
The more there is produced the more
there will be 70 divide. Distribution
not production. causes disagree
ments between labor and capital
American bolsheviklsm and the /.
". W. came In for severe arralgn'
ment by the escrctary.
Winning the war Is the vital IS
sue" Wilson told the employers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
Gas Layout Crushed


The layout was almost ready for
the signal. when the American ar
tiliery. receiving information regard
ing the concentration, subjected II
to terrific shell fire, completely
destroying H.
The bochcs thought the lombard
mcnt was the barragc for an Ameri-
can attack. and directed all their
artillery on the American left wing
in "A counter barrage.
The French right wing. immedi
ately TO the west. was untouched by
the enemy fire and executed a light
ming raid into the German trenches
taking over 20 prisoners. who veri.
fled the enemy's plans, hinging on
the operation OF the protector con
centrauon.
on the right wing OF the Toul sec
tor, an American patrol encountered
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
TEUTON ISSUE
ULTIMATUM TO
RUSS LEADERS

MOSCOW, May 1l.-Count Won
Mirback, ambassador TO Russia. has
issued an ultimatum to the Bolshe
Vill government. demanding that IL
stop arming troops and disband
those already armed. lie also de-
clarcd the question OF transporting
German prisoners OF war back home
must be settled quickly.
The ambassador mentioned possi-
BILE German occupation of Moscow
as an alternative.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
CONGRESS HOT
AGAINST NEW
TAX PROPOSAL
BY l.. c. MARTIN


NiifW CIV NNff'sF FRHNf ~
WASHINGTON. May l1.-lf Sec.
rctary McAdoo persists in his de
mand for new tax bin at this ses
sion OF congress, he will precipitatc
one OF the hottest fights In the his
tory of that body. and will delay al
iourument until late in the autumn,
This was the threat OF house and
senate leaders today
The opposition to the tax bill this
session is three fold.
Additional taxes now would Sc
riously affect the morale OF the ma
ton and cause great confusion in
the business world
The revenue law. passed last ses-
sion. probably viii produce $1,000
600 600 more than was expected of
II and the Third Liberty Loan will
do likewise giving the treasury
g. 900 600 600 more than IL counted
on to bridge the gap.
Taxes levied under new bill now
would not bc Collcctihle any earlier
than IL levied at the December ses-
zion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
UNCLE SAM WILL
TRAIN MEN HERE
FOR BIG Marine

From 500 10 500 recruits for the
United States merchant marine viii
Be In training In Seattle constantly.
following announcement. Saturday.
that the United States shipping
board had purchased the Yacht club
building at West Seattle for a sta.
tion. The government will build
warehouses and maintain training
ships.
W. J. Grarnbs. section recruiting
chief. was delegated TO take charge
OF Immediate negotiations.
p-sli will be issued for Americans
between the ages OF II and 30. to un-
dergo six weeks training for posi-
tons as deck and engine room men.
oilers. water tenders. cooks and stew
ards.
Complete outfits. board. quarters
and $50 month will be supplied 10
each man
Applications are taken at the sea
service bureau. si2 Securities build
ing. Twelve thousand men are need
ed to man THE rapidly growing Unit.
ed States marine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
YOUTH, I9, TO
FACE GALLONS
AS MAN SLAYER

LOS ANGELES, May il.-With
tho verdict Of guilty that Will send
him 10 the gallows pronounced by a
woman jury foreman. Harold Den
man. 10. desorter from Camp kear-
ney. today calmly awaits Monday
morning. when he will receive the cx'
trcme penalty. following his convic-
tion on charge OF numbering +. J.
Metz, a grocer.
II IL charged that Dcnman. with
two other youths. forced Metz into
an automobile. robbed and shot him.
and threw the body out
Tho lads mother is in n critical
condition. She was positive the boy
would bc acquitted. and created a
pitlful scene in the courtroom, when
the verdict was read.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11

n German patrol and FORCED them 10
flee. The German artillery. getting
busy. compelled the American patrol.
in turn. to retire.
Elsewhere the American front was
quiet.
PARIS. May 1i.-"Active artillery
fighting" around Brivesnes where
Americans are in the line and Mailly-
Rameval -four miles northwarD was
reported by the French war office to-
day.
A surprise attack north OF Grives-
nes resulted in the capture of Is pris-
oners.
4 minor operation in the Moreuil
wood two miles northeast of MaiIly-
RamevaO gave the French SO prison.
ers and several machine guns.
Various raids southeast Of Mont
didier and in the Woevre region net
ted some prisoners and material
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
7. w. w. Can't Open
Their Hall Here

Members Of tho Industrial work
ers ~ the world cannot reopen their
hail on south Second ave Preslding
Judge John =. Jurey denied their
petition saturday morning TO have
the police ban lifted and Police
Chief Joel Warren restrained.
Judge Jurey told II. T.. Foster as
attorney for the plaintiffs, that IL
would be impossible for him. as the
court. to aid an organization which
soupbt 10 inlure the government.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
Letters From, Men
in Picardy LeaUe
for u. S. Mothers

WITH THE AMERICANS IN
PICARDY. May i0-Hundreds OF
letters viii leave Pioardy for Amcri'
can Mothers sunday In dugouts.
on tables made from boScs. soldiers
could be seen writing today. In their
spare moments.
Some were puzzled by the mos,
touching Of prcdicamcn,s -- their
mothers had dicd since they had
come to France They asked u they
could write 10 sornc one else.
Y. II. G. \. and salvation Army
workers suggested the boys sisters.
or their bunkics' mothers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
CRISIS
ENDS HAPPILY,
SAYS MINISTER

PARIS, May 1.-THE crisis has
cleared the atmosphere" Lord Mil
ner. the British war minister, is
quoted as saying in an interview
with the Echo de Paris corresponds
ent in London regarding the recent
situation engendered by Gen.
Maurice's charges against Premier
Lloyd George
"Such events are comparable to
storms. They have n certain utility.
especially ut time like the present.
when the world is excessively tense.
ut ended happily and the British
government may now pursue the
only task that Understanding tho
war-with renewed vigor.
"FrlnCe may be assured that Brit
ish efforts al the front, as well as
behind the lines win be co-ordinated
to the utmost. The unsh8kahle
French confidence during the past
few days has greatly comforted us"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
YANKEE SHELLS EFFECTIVE ON MONTDIDLEF
TELECRAPHERS
GRANTED RIGHT
TO JOIN UNIONS

american workers have tho
right Ia organize aud ioin
unions." the war tabor board At
Washington. ID. &. ruled IN re-
gard 10 the loeh out Of Western
Union and Postal Telegraph EN-.
pioy.s, according TO nifsd Press
dispatches rec, ned by The star
late Friday.
The news was later confirmed In
n message sent 10 local union men b.
e. /. Rice. who represented them at
the hearings.
The companies were asked. accord.
Ing 90 the United Press. TO refrain
from discharsing employees for union
afflliauon. and othcr,yis" 10 abide hy
.nciplen laid down IN President
Wilson's proclamation.
~ President TAFT and Frank r.
Walsh were appointed TO mediate dif'
ferrncea between employers and en-
ployen
THE big issue now" said Int"rna-
uonai Nicr President J. +. Campbell
SATURDAY lis just what the com
pani~a Will do in regard 10 the lock
ed out men II that Is the subject Of
mediation. despite the violation hy
employers of the presidents procia.
nation. and the boards ruling that
men can Join unions. there may SIN
be diffcuitcs ahead The men
don't Ike that
y. Miller district superintendent
for the Western Union. told The
Star Saturday that the "company's
position H. unchanged despite the
war boards ruling He Eaid he had
received no new instructions that
would alter the employers attitude
The lockod-out workers arc fept
busy Saturday selling war stamps
Their sales total more than $4,000.
Tho stcamflttcrs' union purchassed
81 900 in stamps from one girl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
FEAR EIGHT MEN ARE
DEAD IN NITRO Bl0WUP

wELLsBURG. w Va, May IL
An explosion destroyed the nitro
glycerin plant Of the Louise Coal Co.
al craft Creek. today. according to
telephone message from that place
Eight men employed in the build
ing blown up are believed to have
Ice, their lives. II va- sfated
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
Sunbean1s Sunday,
SAYS Weather Man

Soatile n frcc % ccIobratH
Mothers Day In tho open sunday.
weather Man salisbury says It is
going to be u fine sunbenmy day
No fear OF showers on Mothers
day. Salisbury has fixed everything.
IAN O. X" he yelled over the
phone Saturday morning Fair 90
night and Sunday. Northwesterly
-inds Not n cloud I'm sight"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
britOnS Greet
Americans on
Way TO Front

LONDON. May yii.-rhoussndS
banked the streets and parks to-
day along the route taken by
the American troops In their
parade thru the heart Of London.
and the hearts OF iondoners.
The enthusiasm eyineed every
where surpassed even That Of the
thrilling days % 1914.
a stalwart American hand headed
the First battalion. a scots Guard
bard the Second. and an Irish rcgi
ment band. the Third
As they swung down the pictur-
esaue Birdcase walk. between walls
or cheering military and civilians,
with flies screaming and drums
laundering. these Americans were
reminiscent OF ~kitcheners Mob.
When the Americans detrained.
they were cheered by veteran Tom.
mics. Jocks Maple Leafrrs." An.
zacS and civilians bound Ser work.
early this morning. as they marched
across Westminster bridge TO their
temporary barracks.
Prom there the Americans started
the parade thru the principal streets
20 the American embassy and
buckingham palace. where they were
Viewed by King George.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
SEAMEN COMMENDED

WASHINGTON, May l1.-Nine
men. who exhibited special bravery
in rescuing survivors OF the steamer
Glenart Castle. which sank February
%. were commended today by Secre-
tarV Daniels
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
S. P. TRAINS DELAYED
By FREIGHT WRECK

PORTLAND. Mav 1i--Passengcr
service on the Southern Pacific was
della yed today by n freight wreck.
Three merchandise cars Of an ex-
ira freight we're derailcd crosswise OF
the track at Rogue River. four miles
,-n-t ~ Grants pn.s Ora.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
ARREST FIVE sPECTs

Five Stacker and federal suspects
were arrested by the police early sat
urday morning. Their names are
Joe Brachas. Joe Surina, Charles
Stallard. Frank Perry and Paul Gut.
shou They are held in the citv iail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
little GIRL ROBBED
BY 1O-YEAR-OlD THIEF

Snatching $3.50 from the hand Of
little Bmncl~ Arundel. selling tickets
for the Mother Ryther home. at
Third ave and Union St SATURDAY
morning. 10ycar.old boy fled and
escaped with the money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11

20 the heartiness with which Ameri.
can soldiers marching befor. King
George today were greeted. the Lon
don press declares.
This represents really great
achievement the Mail said. regard
ing Bakers statement America
has had immense difficulties. WIN.
4, has no; overcome all. IL is rapidly
doing thls."
There need BE- no haif.hcarted en-.
thusiaSrn about tho fruits OF tho
American alliance said the Express.
Their work begins 20 tell said
the Times AS their hunters grow.
10 wfli tell more and more"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
BY FRANK j. TAYLOR
United Press Corycs

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY I'M
LORRAINE, May 1O.-American artillery
in the sector northwest of Toul outguessed
the Germans today, frustrating an attack on
the American lines and creating diversion
that permitted the French in the adjacent
sector to execute a lightning-like raid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
British Welcome
You'-King George

King George addressed the FOL
lowing letter 10 the American sol
diers in England.
The British people wclcom.
you ON your way 20 take your
stand behind the armies OF the
many nations now fighting the
great battle for human freedom.
The allies will gain new heart
and spirit In your company.
Il wish could shake the hand
OF each one OF you and bid YOU
Codspccd on your mission"
Copies of the letter Will BE-
handed TO every American soldier
IN England
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
FOiled
i'm Attempt at
HuqeGaSRaid
BY FRED S. FERGUSON

ted PressC
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY in
PICARDY, May ll.-New fires were OBJ
served in Montdidier, and apparently an ann
munition dump was burned in Cantigny.
A German patrol renewed the attempt
to capture an American outpost, but was re-
pulsed.
American heavy artillery fiercely shelled
the German reserve positions behind Pac-
de-Crivesnes, Bois-de-LAlval, Framicourt
and other places fronting the American sec
tor, Thursday night.
Cantigny is slightly more than three
miles northeast of Montdidier. Crivesnes
Park is about a mile and half north, and
slightly west, Of Cantigny.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11

The boches contemplating the execution OF new r1cK
protector layout opposite the point where
the Americans left wing joins with the French
1t planned to fire the whole concentration simu-
taneously at point in the allied lines, enveoping the
objective gas before the could done their masks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11

HE LOSES GOLD WATCH
A gold watch was stolen from tho
room of c. Lilliopoulos. Nirginus
Fourth and virrinia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
FRENCH ADVANCE IN
REGION NEAR LOCRE

LONDON, May 11.-"French troops ad-
vanced their line northeast of Locre yester-
day evening and took several prisoners"
Field Marshal Haig reported today.
"A few prisoners and a machine gun
were taken in successful raids west of Mer-
vile.
can attempted enemy raid east of Ypres
was stopped by our fire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
AUSTRIAN CHIEF
HOPES GENERAL
PEACE IS NEAR

AMsTERDAAf. May 1i-Baron
8prian. Austro Hungarian foreign
Sinister. declared In n speech that
= hoped general peace negotiations
siotlld follow the Rumanlan peace.
4sding 70 a dispatch from Buda'
sdr'3 today.
''Empor0r Kari has exploited every
sossibiIitv of poace." the foreign
Minister said "Tio sim wishes that
no opportunity shall BE- missed 20
Conclude an honest and durable
peace"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11

EMPLOYEES SUBSCRIBE
Employees Of PuHs'n Boots have
subscribcd $3.50 In Liberty Bonds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
BRITISH EDITORS ARE
lAUOING u. S. EFFORTS

LONDON. May ii.-Socretary
Baksr's announcement tha; 100000
Ar.~dcan troops are in France adds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
EDe,y girl ought to haze a clear; :athuctive
skin %. The ae,ay to re,noue blemishes
and TO re,u0ve their cause

TVERYONE is Immediately attracted
II by clear skin-soft, free from blen-
ishes and unsightly spots. Every girl
longs for it.
If your skin is not as clear and colorful as
you would love to have it-n it is disfgured
by blackheads, or by conspicuous pores on
nose and chin-find out just what it is that
keeps you from having this charm which
everyone feels the moment they see clear,
lovely skin.
Then start at once to remove not only the blenn-
ishes, but their cause.
Take your hand-1nirror to the clear daylight and
examine your skin closely. Decide just what is the
matter with it, then begin at to what the
right method of cleansing will do for it, and the
proper treatment with soap specially prepared to
meet the needs of the skin
If you find that b1ackheads are your chief diff
Guilty, don't be discouraged You can rid your skin
of this dis6guring condition.
Try this famous treatment for blackheads
Blackheads are confession that you are using
the wrong method of cleansing for the type of skin
that is subject to this trouble Start tonight to
how much this treatment will do for you.
Apply hot cloths to the face until the skin is red
dened Then with rough washcloth work up
heavy lather of Woodburys Facial Soap and rub it
into the pores thoroughly, always with an upward
and outward motion. Rinse with clear hot water,
then with cold-the colder the better. If possible
rub your face for thirty seconds with piece of ice
Dry the skin carefully.
This treatment will cleanse your skin thoroughly
and keep it free from blackheads. Use it persist.